Chapter 48

[Elinor's POV]

Such a strange conversation, I thought. Thane opened a topic that made no sense to me. Especially since I've been living in the misery of people with power. The dark world, as Thane described it to me, I had never even heard of it.

Thane was so serious with his explanation of who he and his group really were. While I, who was the listener, could only be confused. In my logic, all of this was just a fairy tale from the ancestors. It's not to happen in the real world. Was he making a joke?

No, Thane wasn't someone who liked to make jokes. His face was as flat as a living mannequin, I was sure this was all true.

Still shocked by Thane's confession, I stayed in my room. Thane had just left for work, of course, I didn't want to disturb him. Especially now that he and I had become lovers, Thane called it mate.

Until there was a knock on the door. I stood up and asked who was knocking?

"Madam, it's time for lunch." I heard the servant's voice calling me for lunch.

"Alright,