Xavier POV
From being bonded to my sweet, delectable Elara, her emotions prodded my chest. I placed a possessive hand on the back of her neck and skimmed my thumb over her pulse. She reciprocated with her palm coming to rest on my thigh, but her frown remained in place.
Doubt, confusion, and fear mingled in our connection. Beneath it all was a shimmering slice of hopefulness. I knew it was all because of Claire. Discovering that her childhood friend was not only alive, but a member of 5th Circle was quite the shock. Waiting around for Ash to finish his interrogation and bring his report wasn’t helping matters, either.
Conversation had died down in Mama Holt’s sitting room as we waited. Anticipation and impatience kept everyone either lost in thought or fidgeting. What would the verdict
