Chapter 142

"Don't touch her," Elyana scolded softly, swatting Arden's hand away. "If she wakes up, she’ll be terrified again after your crazy flying." Arden raised both hands in surrender with an exaggerated pout. Elyana rolled her eyes, but her tense shoulders began to ease. When her thoughts drifted to her son, her expression softened. “His name is Joxan,” she said, her tone lightening for the first time. “He’s a very handsome boy. But fair warning—don’t provoke him. My son holds grudges.” Arden grinned, amused. “Really? Vengeful at such a young age? Who do you think he got that from? Don’t tell me you’re like that too, Iris. One day you’ll come beat me up, and I swear I won’t survive.” A laugh slipped past Elyana’s lips despite herself. “He’s not as terrifying as you make it sound. He’s only four. How bad could he be? He’s still a kid.” “Wait—four? So they’re twins?” Arden asked, eyebrows raised. Elyana nodded, glancing down at her daughter with a gentle smile. “Yes. They don’t look alike at a