ELORA

I stared in surprise at Rowen sitting in front of me. I was lost for words and didn’t know what to say to him at that moment. I had barely made it to the table when I felt his eyes burning deep into my skin.

He had already said more than enough. I pulled a chair out and sat down across from him, hoping he’d listen. Hoping he’d give me a chance to explain again before jumping to conclusions.

"Just allow me to explain. Gemma…”

He raised a hand, cutting me off like a blade. "No. Not here. Go back, tell them you’re leaving."

I blinked, caught off guard....