Chapter 6

Mara's expression darkened immediately, her face twitching with embarrassment. Damian's face too, fell like a storm cloud descending. "My name is Kael Stone," he said with a slight nod, his gaze fixed on my face without wavering. I swallowed nervously, almost instinctively giving my name in return. "Elara Thorne." "Ahem, Elara, are you satisfied?" One of the elders interrupted, likely noticing how intently I had been staring at Kael. It wasn't infatuation that made me stare. His presence...