Chapter 42. Brothers

Amara found herself lost in Ethan’s gaze as he stood before her, a warm smile playing on his lips. Her heart raced, and a faint blush crept onto her cheeks, a telltale sign of the emotions stirring within her. She tried to maintain her composure, not wanting to reveal the effect he had on her, but it was a futile effort.

Before she could gather her thoughts, Ethan introduced the unexpected addition to their gathering. “Oh! Sorry about the unexpected turn-up of my brother. This is Alrond, Alrond, this is Amara Morgan.”

Amara’s eyes shifted to the young man standing beside Ethan, who introduced himself as Alrond. His lips curled into a charming smile as he spoke, and his words took Amara by surprise. “She is exactly the way you described, with such beauty. No wonder you won’t shut up about her,” Alrond remarked, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Nice to meet you,” he added, extending a hand toward Amara.

Ethan shot his brother an evil glare, clearly unimpressed by Al