Chapter 19

Elara's POV

"Felix," I said quickly, "this is Mira — my friend."

Mira reached across the table and shook his hand before I could say anything else. "I'll be working closely with you, apparently."

I kicked her under the table. She ignored me entirely.

Rosie was sitting two seats away, and Mira found her next, gaze sliding from Rosie to Felix and back to me with a speed I didn't like at all.

Oh no.

"So," Mira said, leaning slightly toward Felix. "How long have you worked here?"

"A few years."

"So you know the estate pretty well?"

Felix glanced at her, a little amused by the interrogation. "Better than most."

Mira smiled. "Think