Elias POV

As I entered the mansion, dinner was already served and everyone was seated. I went straight to the table and sat down as food was placed in front of me.

I didn’t push it away, unlike I had done the past few days. I picked up my cutlery and began eating without comment.

The first bite went down easily.

The second followed.

Before I realized it, the plate was almost empty.

It struck me then that this was the first proper meal I had eaten since Mara was taken. Camille spoke at some point, something about Mara being found, about how worried she had been and how relieved...