I returned to Cassiel's office and told Eliana to open the door. She asked me to knock three times before she agreed to it. Once inside, she relocked it and asked me for the file. “I couldn't bring it, but I took photos. We need to head back home and print all of this.” Eliana nodded, but she was fidgeting with the hem of her shirt. “I'm scared. Like, really scared. This is going to get dangerous. I knew this, and I was determined to—” I planted my hands on her shoulders immediately, tightening my grip to what I hoped was a comforting squeeze. “Eliana, look at me.” She tried, but her eyes kept glancing everywhere else. “I can't. We could die before we get home.” “Eliana, stop!” I whisper-yelled. Not wanting her name to spread across the office. What if someone else hears it and tries to figure out who that is? “Eliana, you don't have to do this. You've done more than enough. Tonight, I'll have Cassiel take you somewhere safe. You can help from there, but I need you to breathe s
Last Updated : 2025-11-19 Read more