Chapter 228

“What was that?” Daimon asked, glancing at her as the car rolled through the quiet street, the hum of the engine filling the space between them. His voice was calm, but laced with suspicion.

“Nothing,” Elayna replied a little too quickly, eyes still fixed on the window before turning to look at him with a small, proud smile. “I’m just making sure... something.”

Daimon narrowed his eyes, the corner of his mouth twitching. “You set him up, didn’t you?”

“Who?” Elayna asked innocently, blinking.

“Don’t play dumb. Arden” His gaze stayed on the road, but she could feel it,he knew.

She chuckled softly, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear.

Daimon gave a slow exhale, shaking his head. “You’re dangerous when you’re smiling like that.”

Elayna leaned back against the seat, still smirking. “I just think some people need a little push... to realize what matters.”

He looked at her now, just for a second, before returning his attention to the road. “You always meddle in other people’s business lik