Silvanus Left Stunned

Silvanus never expected that kind of reaction from Aeliana. She looked indifferent—as if nothing had happened.

But he knew she had seen something between him and Lyra inside that private room.

“I want to go home,” Aeliana repeated, her voice firm yet trembling.

Silvanus tried to reach out to her, but she stepped back, avoiding his touch as if even the slightest contact from his hands might contaminate her.

“Wow! Just wow!” Lyra mocked, laughing crudely. ...