#Chapter 42 Iris’ Revenge

The heavy oak door creaked open, revealing Elroy's office. Sunlight streamed through the single window, illuminating shelves lined with leather-bound tomes and casting a warm glow on the polished mahogany desk. It wasn’t a huge space like the library, and something about being able to see the whole room from where I stood made me feel a little less exposed. It also felt cozier, more personal—it felt like being allowed entry to a sanctuary. My heart skipped a beat as Elroy's hand brushed my lower back, guiding me inside. "Welcome to our new workspace," he said, his deep voice sending a shiver down my spine. "At least for the next few days. A little more secure than the library, wouldn’t you say?” I swallowed hard, forcing myself to step away from his touch. My wolf whined in protest as I tried to put some emotional distance between us, but after last night's revelations and the intensity of our connection, I knew I needed to regain some perspective. "It's certainly more privat