C19 VOICES IN THE DARK

The courtyard still smelled of burning when Elara eventually returned to her chambers. Damon’s shadows welcomed her before his voice did, wrapping around her waist as if sensing her distress.

“You shouldn’t be out alone at this hour,” Damon added, stepping from the shadows themselves. His gaze was sharp, his steel-grey eyes assessing her with a mix of relief and displeasure