#Chapter 134: Backstabber

Chris I stood in front of the window in my office; it was dark enough outside by now to see my reflection staring back at me in the glass. I still hadn’t rested all day, and I had no plans to sleep anytime soon. With a sigh, I adjusted a stray lock of hair that kept falling down into my forehead. When it fell again, I gave up and huffed, turning to grab my jacket off the back of my chair. Ava wouldn’t care if my hair wasn’t perfect, I figured. Although… Just as I was about to turn and give myself one last once-over just for good measure, there was a sudden knock on my office door. I furrowed my brow, wondering who might be calling at this hour, but called out, “Come in.” A moment later, the door creaked open to reveal none other than Elder Elise. “Oh. Elder Elise,” I said, bowing my head respectfully as she swept into the room in a flurry of robes. “To what do I owe the pleasure?” Elise stopped in the center of my office, her hands lost in the long s