Elias gazed at the door Astra had just walked through, his eyes narrowing as he processed her exit. Taking a seat on the bed, he turned his thoughts inward.
With more than a millennium of life behind him, Elias found himself unusually surprised by his encounter with Astra – it felt like a bundle of surprises, each unfolding one after another.
Astra possessed a power unlike any he had encountered before. Unlike his usual adversaries, her abilities felt unique and held a different kind of intrigue.
Despite not sensing darkness within her, there was an underlying abnormality that piqued Elias' curiosity. Strangely, he felt drawn to her in a way he hadn't experienced before.
Throughout his long existence, Elias had never been curious or attracted to any woman beyond fleeting encounters.
Astra, however, seemed to stir something more profound within him. Her allure was undeniable, explaining Cole's evident interest in Astra.
