CHAPTER 71
Elena's P.O.V
I made my way through the tables and quietly plopped down into the chair opposite the companion I had come to meet. He sat silently with his head bowed and a huge mug of ale before him. He didn't look up, but I knew fully well that he was aware of my presence. I fearfully scanned the old inn, fearing that one or two listening ears might eavesdrop and pick up what we were about to talk about, but when I looked around, I saw that this was indeed the perfect place for our meeting as everyone was engaged in their own business, either arguing away or singing loudly in a drunken state. Now and then, a brawl would break out between two or more people. This was indeed the perfect place.
"Axel.." I whispered to him, but he remained quiet.
I reached out my hand to tap h
