Evander walked Elena to her room to rest, but they were both on edge. Alistair was watching them from a distance.
"Maybe you should come inside with me," Elena said as Evander was about to turn away at the threshold. "I don't want Father to get suspicious if we sleep in separate rooms."
Evander froze, looking at her with uncertainty.
"I don't want to impose. It's alright if you're not comfortable with it. I can just sleep by the fireplace later," Evander said awkwardly.
Elena watched him. He seemed clumsy and couldn't meet her gaze, even as they stood facing each other. She glanced over Evander's shoulder and saw Alistair smiling at them while chatting with Bram and Emily.
"Father is still watching us," Elena said, looking up at Evander. Their eyes met, only a few inches apart.
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