Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 519

Elowen turned her head and shot Cassian a playful grin. "Your Grace, I'm afraid there's nothing to report. I can't remember a single thing."

Cassian paused, clearly not expecting that. "Nothing at all?"

Her smile widened, bright and teasing. "Nothing. Completely blank."

"Completely blank?" He lifted a brow, studying her for a long moment, then gave a quiet, knowing look. "Alright. Keep that energy. We'll deal with it later."

Elowen blinked, feigning innocence. "Deal with it how?"

Cassian leaned in slightly, close enough that his voice dropped into something low and intimate, meant for her ears alone. "Later tonight, when we're back in bed, I'll make sure you remember."

Elowen froze for just a beat, then her expression softened and she let out a light laugh.

Cassian straightened, giving her a look that was half warning, half indulgence. "Ella, you're supposed to say you're scared."

He really had spoiled her.

Then again, every bit of it was exactly what he wanted.

Elowen's eyes stayed soft with amusement. She was just about to tell him that whether he planned to "deal with her" or not, she'd probably enjoy it either way, so what exactly was there to be afraid of—

Before she could speak, hurried footsteps broke the moment.

Anson approached quickly, his expression serious. "Your Grace."

Elowen turned her head, and the moment she caught his expression, the smile in her eyes faded slightly.

Someone's here. And not just anyone.

She had a rough idea already. Stopping in place, she turned to Cassian beside her. "Why don't you head back and get some rest first?"

Normally, that kind of thing would come from a husband to his wife.

But this was Hale Manor, and everything here revolved around Elowen.

Cassian had long since grown used to it.

He nodded without hesitation, his voice warm. "Alright. Don't stay up too late. I'll be waiting."

Elowen gave a quiet "mm" in response.

Then she turned, her gaze sweeping over the attendants behind her. "I need to go over today's gift records and expenses in the study. You're all dismissed. Go take care of your work. Mira stays with me."

"Yes, Your Grace."

The group responded and quickly dispersed.

Elowen headed straight for the study with Mira and Anson. Inside, a few wall sconces burned low, casting a steady amber glow across the room.

Near the window, two figures were already seated.

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