Chapter 55:

No Place for You Here

Ella’s

The next morning, I sat at the long dining table inside the Shadow Clans estate. The early light slipped through the tall windows, filling the room with a soft, deceptive golden glow. The smell of breakfast lingered in the air, but I barely touched my food. My mind was still utterly restless after the emotional turmoil of yesterday.

Across from me, Stella sat with her usual bright smile, her eyes full of genuine excitement as she spoke about her ...