Chapter 24

The atmosphere was charged with tension as Allianora impatiently tapped her foot, awaiting Marcus' return. Her eyes burned with frustration and impatience. Her emotions were in turmoil, and her voice held a sharp edge when he finally entered the room. "How dare you, Marcus?" Allianora's voice crackled with anger and accusation as she pounced on him the moment he stepped through the door. Marcus regarded her with a cold, indifferent expression. His piercing eyes, like shards of ice, met her gaze, and he remained silent. The silence seemed to fuel Allianora's anger even more, and she continued. "Don't you dare dismiss me, Marcus. I am talking to you!" Her voice was laced with frustration, and she made an attempt to touch his arm, hoping to break through his indifference. But in an instant, Marcus's claws extracted, and they gleamed dangerously. He seized her hand, his claws piercing her skin, drawing blood. Allianora gasped, a tremor in her breath as pain and fear coursed through her.