With that, Elora turned and walked away, Azriel following closely behind. The hallway was left in stunned silence, the weight of her words hanging heavily in the air.
Once inside their room, Azriel enveloped Elora in his arms, kissing her temple gently. "I’m so proud of you, my dove," he murmured, his voice filled with affection and admiration.
As the adrenaline from the confrontation left her, Lora’s body was overcome with exhaustion. She felt a strange mix of relief and satisfaction, knowing she had finally put them in their place. The weight of their entitlement and arrogance had been lifted off her shoulders, if only for a moment. She looked up at Azriel, her eyes filled with a fire that had been kindled anew.
"They think they can act entitled? Think again. I will not put up with t
