Chapter 24 IN ABSOLUTE DARKNESS

— Elaeya — A little voice in a dark corner of my mind kept expecting what was apparently not coming. For Kaden to use me, hurt me. All reason told me this is the most plausible actions to expect. But when he spoke of protecting me, I knew every words to be true. When he said he was not calculating my worth to him in money or political power, I knew those words to be equally true. When he wrapped his arms around me at night, I knew this to be sincere, genuine, and not withholding any hidden...