Gregory's POV

Elara’s confession made my heart clench tightly against my chest as I stared back at her, a million and one thought running through my head at once.

Ava is still alive! — I thought, sending my teeth into my lower lips, my heartbeat getting doubled with each passing second.

Suddenly, Elara began to laugh like the situation was funny.

Snapping my head in her direction, I took a few strides in her direction only to grab her by her neck, pulling her up roughly until her back was against the rough wall.

“Don't you dare lie to me, Ava is dead." I spat in her face.

“Then why...