Elle’s Point of view

"Elle, I've uncovered something you should be aware of." His tone was solemn, and I couldn't figure out why my heart was racing with panic. I'm becoming more concerned now since this is the first time he's given me a different reaction than what I was expecting. His expression was filled with dread, concern, and other emotions that I couldn't put into words.

As he began to calm down, I gently caressed his face and encouraged him to look aside. I saw him swallowing, and he still seemed to be having difficulty doing so. He turned his head to look at me once more. First, he...