38. The Black Dragon's Duty

Sophia sat quietly at the breakfast table, her eyes fixed on the plate in front of her. She didn’t touch her food, nor did she say a word.

Elijah glanced at her from across the table, sensing the tension in the air.

She hadn’t spoken much the night before either, and he respected her need for space. But now, watching her silently push her food around, a pang of guilt tugged at him.

He sipped his coffee, contemplating whether to speak, but before he could say anything, his phone buzzed with an urgent message.

Sophia noticed the sudden shift in his expression. Elijah stood up, walking over to her.

"Sophia, I have to go. There’s something urgent at the military camp," he said, his voice steady but laced with concern.

Sophia’s eyes flickered up at him briefly before she nodded.

"Alright, be careful," she replied softly.

Elijah paused, considering telling her more, but decided against it. She was already upset, and the details could wait. He gently kissed her forehead and turned to leave.
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