Vera's POV:

The moment we stepped out of the conference room, I felt lighter, and it wasn't just because the air was chiller.

And while I felt lighter, I still didn't feel completely free. Not after everything that has happened over the last few days.

I had watched Sylas berate the executives with a large smile on my face and, for the first time since the day I learned the truth about Naeris, I finally felt like I could take a long, deep breath.

Sylas walked beside me, one hand tucked casually into his pocket while his other hand rested against my lower back.

I could tell that he was...