Freidmirth Is Back

Halvard was wary of Elliot ever since they came in contact. 

She couldn't help but also wonder how he could manage to block the telepathic advances. 

'Was Elliot this powerful? Has he hidden his prowess for a long time? Perhaps—'

[I have met a lot of formidable ones for hundreds and thousands of years, yet few can achieve such a feat—like you. But aside from that...] 

'I also think something was bizarre, but it's too early to tell.'

[Not buying it…]

Elliot let out a low chuckle with a lopsided grin. "You stare too much, Ana. You can't possibly be asking me to be your partner for tonight's ball."

"There's no need for such. So don't worry, I can go alone."

He broke free from leaning and adjusted his flared cuffs. "That's what you always are, Tasha. If you do that, then you'll always be alone—'