_Pandora's POV_
I watched as Xavier and Elena mingled with the other guests, their smiles and laughter filling the air. My heart tightened with a mixture of emotions. Seeing Xavier, my ex-husband, standing beside Elena was a surreal experience, one that stirred up a complex blend of feelings within me.
I couldn't help but wonder whether Elena had used her dark magic to manipulate Xavier's emotions, to bind him to her against his own will. It was a nagging thought that had plagued my mind ever since I learned of their engagement. Xavier had been cruel and ruthless in the past, but this man before me, dressed in an impeccable suit and seemingly infatuated with Elena, was a far cry from the person I once knew.
As I observed them together, I tried to discern any signs of enchantment or coer
