Chapter 46

~ Rufus’s POV

After watching my mom zoom off in her fancy black Lamborghini, I returned back home and then I saw Elara with the biggest grin on her face, like she just won a lottery.

She was so lost in her happy world, she didn't even realize I was there. I just stood by the door, watching her bop around the room, humming along to a Justin Bieber song she was playing on her phone.

Her dance was mesmerizing. Her hips swayed with the music, and her movements were so graceful that I couldn't look away. Every part of me wanted to join her, to move and groove along with her happiness. But I stayed rooted to the spot, watching in awe.

Suddenly, things took a turn. Her foot snagged on her long skirt, and she lurched forward. My heart leaped into my throat. Adrenaline surged through me, and without even thinking, I sprang across the room. In a flash, I was beside her, ready to catch her if she went down.

Thankfully, my reflexes kicked in like lightning and I reached her just in time. My han