Adrian’s POV.The warmth of Elara's body still lingered against mine, and the faint scent of her perfume clung to the air as I turned toward the doorway.Julian stood there, his expression shifting from surprise to something darker, something that looked dangerously close to possessiveness. His eyes settled on Elara with an intensity that immediately put me on edge.Almost instinctively, I stepped in front of her. The movement was subtle, one I hadn't even realized I'd made until I felt her fingers brush lightly against my back. Julian noticed it too. His jaw tightened, and the rigid set of his shoulders told me he was barely keeping his temper in check."What's going on here?" he asked, his voice edged with restrained anger.Julian's eyes narrowed as he strode farther into the room."I asked you a question, Adrian. Why were you holding Elara like that?"I met his stare without flinching."That's none of your business.”A bitter smile tugged at the corner of his lips."None of my bus
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