Chapter 57 The Poison Vial

• [ELARA]
• “Elara?” Magnus says my name again, his voice a mix of worry and something else I can't quite place. He crosses the room with purposeful strides, stopping just a few steps away from my bed. My eyes flicker nervously to the pillow concealing the poison vial before meeting his golden gaze. My heart hammers against my chest, and I know he can hear it. His expression shifts from concern to confusion.
• ‘Talk to him,’ Lila’s voice echoes in my mind, but I can’t find the words or the will to speak.