All Chapters of Whispers Of The Thornfield Empire: Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

As Alex and Elara moved closer, Alex felt himself losing control, almost overwhelmed by the moment. Just as he leaned in for a kiss, Elara pulled back suddenly, surprising him. Alex paused, staring at her in surprise, unsure of what he’d done wrong.Elara looked at him, a bit flustered, and said, “I think… I think I need a little more time for this.”A silence fell between them, thick with awkwardness. After a few moments, Elara tried to lighten the mood. "Do you, um, need anything else?"Alex shook his head. "No…"Elara smiled, trying to smooth things over. “Okay, then. Want to watch a movie?”Alex’s face brightened instantly. “Yes, let’s do that.”They sat down, putting the earlier tension behind them. As the movie played, they grew comfortable beside each other. Slowly, their tired eyes closed, and they both drifted off, sleeping side by side.Morning...Elara awoke to find herself wrapped in Alex’s arms, his face relaxed in sleep, looking softer and more innocent than usual. An am

Elara took a deep breath, steadying herself as she looked at Ava. Her voice was calm, but her words cut with precision. "Ava, I told you to do this internship, but of all the trainers available, you chose me. You know I’ve hidden my identity, and you understand how important that is to me. Next time, if you dare to call me 'sister' even once, I won’t hold back. You know my temper, Ava. Don’t mess with me."Ava blinked, stunned, her lips parting to say something, but Elara did not let her.She continued, her tone unwavering. "Your job here is to learn, and my job is to train you. That’s it. Don’t think this will help you get closer to me. The distance I’ve maintained from everyone, including you, isn’t going to change. I’ve told you all this before, and yet none of you seem to understand. These six months... I don’t need any drama. Do you hear me?"Ava’s eyes welled with tears, her composure crumbling under the weight of Elara’s words.She lowered her gaze and whispered, "I’m sorry...