Chapter 678

Elysia's eyes darted away, avoiding contact. "I told you not to ask. If you keep at it, I'm really going to get mad. Seriously mad!" Tarquin was silent, baffled.

The message she was sending couldn't be clearer; she knew Elijah's mother, knew her well at that!

But why the secrecy?

Could she possibly be...

A thought struck Tarquin, tightening his brows and halting his breath momentarily.

Seconds later, his heart raced uncontrollably, his blood boiling with anticipation.

Gasping, his face taut with shock, he stuttered, "Elysia..."

"Hmm?"

"You..."

Seeing his emotional turmoil, Elysia inquired, "What's wrong?"

bolt of lightning cleaved through the night, followed by the distant rumble of thunder. The rain showed no signs of stopping, only growing fiercer. Swallowing hard, Tarquin pushed down

get you home

the truth himself. Unaware of his thoughts but sensing his

her a meaningful look, nodded, and swiftly

you home into some dry clothes

a spare blanket stored in the trunk and planted a kiss on her

rain made driving difficult, and it was past 3 a.m. by the

to Future Community, Tarquin drove

adjusted the water temperature for Elysia to

asked, noting his drenched

shower after you,"

it'll take me a while. You

"Either you go

turning away to enter the master bedroom, now claimed as

clothes here

sneezes, Tarquin, concerned for her health, urged, "Go shower. I'll find something and

choice, Elysia nodded and retreated to the

eyeing the bathroom door, furrowed his brows in

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