CHAPTER TWENTY-TWOCassian's ConfrontationThe morning after vulnerability felt like walking on shattered glass.Xalara sat across from Elaric at the breakfast table in his private dining chamber, both of them maintaining the exquisite courtesy of people pretending the previous night hadn't happened. He passed her the honey with perfect politeness. She thanked him with flawless composure. Neither mentioned the raw confessions, the desperate honesty, or the careful way they now avoided any contact that might be construed as more than professional necessity.This is what we chose, she reminded herself, cutting her bread with precise movements. Safety over risk. Professional distance over personal chaos. It's the right choice.So why did it feel like slow starvation?"The essence disruption protocols require refinement before we move to advanced applications," Elaric said, his voice carrying the same neutral professionalism she'd perfected. "Master Taelon suggests additional theoretical
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