Chapter 18

Jaxon POV

I pushed open the door to the study, rubbing the stiffness from my shoulders. The conversation with Elvira still lingered in my mind, her hesitation, the way her voice trembled when I spoke of her brothers, the guilt that clouded her eyes. She was hiding something. That much was obvious. But what? And why?

Before I could lose myself in thought, a familiar face blocked my path.

“Celina?” I paused, startled by her presence. Her arms were folded across her chest, lips pouted in that way I knew meant trouble.

“You could’ve knocked,” I muttered, adjusting my tone. “Or come inside.”

She didn’t move. “What’s the problem?” I asked.

“She’s leaving soon, right?” she snapped, voice sharp.

“What?” I blinked. “What do you m