LORETTA

Amusement flickered in those coal black depths, Elion leaned forward in challenge “Questions for Ms Sterling?"

He asked the board, but his eyes lingered on me. I held my foot on the ground, willing myself not to sway under the scorching hot intensity of his gaze

Nobody spoke, a few murmured within themselves, but no one asked me any questions

The triumph inside bubbled, I was about to sit back down when Elion tilted his head at me, the movement so smooth and fluid it was almost unreal

"I have some," He said, voice low and daring

I dipped my chin once, “By all means please" My sweet tone...