Chapter 72

Elena's P.O.V

I made my way through the tables and quietly plopped down into the chair opposite the companion I had come to meet.

He sat silently with his head bowed and a huge mug of ale before him. He didn't look up but I knew fully well that he was aware of my presence.

I fearfully scanned the old inn quickly, fearing that one or two listening ears might eavesdrop and pick up what we were about to talk about, but when I looked around, I saw that this was indeed the perfect place for our meeting as everyone was engaged in their own business, either arguing away or singing loudly in a drunken state.

Every now and then a brawl would break out between two or more people. This was indeed the perfect place.

"Axel.." I whispered out to him but he still remained quiet.

I reached out my hand to tap him but then he spoke up. "Hello Elena." His voice came out deep and rough. He slowly looked up and gave me a smile, apparently a bit tipsy from his drinking. He had circles around his eyes a