Elara’s POV
I froze. For a second, I wasn’t sure if I was hallucinating or if Rowan was actually standing there in front of me, his dimples cutting deep into those cheeks that once made my heart forget how to beat properly.
“Rowan?” I whispered, my throat tight with disbelief.
He lifted a brow, that same teasing glint still in his eyes. “Come on, at this point I’m within my rights to ask if you’re stalking me now.”
I couldn’t help it. I chuckled. His presence had that effect on me. Even years later, he was still so effortlessly disarming. “I could say the same to you,” I said, folding my arms. “What are you doing here?”
He smirked, sliding his hands into his pockets. “I saw you walk in. Goddess energy and all. Thought I’d come say hello.”
I laughed softly, shaking my head. “No, I me
