Arlan found himself in a state of shock upon spotting Yorian's unexpected presence. Before he could fully grasp the situation, Yorian began to explain, "I was the one who supported her through everything she went through. It was I who rescued her from the clutches of that witch, as well as you."
Imbert trailed the elf into the room, entering without warning, and immediately sensed the tense atmosphere. He understood that things could easily spiral into chaos. His gaze fixed on Oriana, who appeared visibly frightened, standing in place like a statue.
Arlan rose from the edge of the bed, his eyes locked onto the elf. "How did you get here? How do you know about the witch?"
Another concern gnawed at Arlan. If this elf was privy to his secrets, then his friend Drayce might know them too. Arlan had always concealed the more vulnerable aspects of his life, successfully keeping them hidden from everyone. But now...
