But how could it be?

It was a lot to take in. I glanced around. The people around us were drunk. With thoughts of Reign at the back of my head, I knew I had to leave quickly. But I couldn’t leave Elara behind here alone like that. I stood up with a firm decision, “I will find out about it.”

“You would?” Her eyes brightened as she listened to my words.

“I will,” I nodded. “To find quickly, we need to leave from here first.”

“Okay,” She stood up instantly.

I sighed. I ...