Malvoria watched with mild amusement as Elysia groaned, running a hand through her hair like the weight of this so-called "date" was already too much for her.
"We'll see about that."
Malvoria smirked, extending a hand. "Come on. We'll go over the details."
Elysia hesitated, eyes narrowing slightly as if she were trying to decide whether this was a trap. Then, with a dramatic sigh, she reached out and took Malvoria's hand.
The moment their fingers brushed, Malvoria felt something odd—something warm and irritatingly pleasant and her heart beat faster.
She ignored it.
Instead, she led Elysia toward her office, walking with the same commanding pace she always did, though she was acutely aware that Elysia's presence beside her made the space around her feel... different.
When they arrived at Malvoria's office, she stepped aside, letting Elysia walk in first.
