Beyond the threads of time

A Glimpse

had never imagined that she would be living in a luxurious ma

wonder. Elias's wealth and influence were apparent in every detail

of unease. She knew that Elias's power and influence came

Elias in his study. He was sitting behind his desk, his

up as she entered. "I was just g

hat kind of business?" she asked, taking a se

"Just some investments and acquisitions," he sai

hat Elias's business dealings were likely to be complex and far-r

igence and business acumen. Despite his supernatural abilities, he was a shrewd and

fortable in Elias's presence. She knew that she still had a lot

s's phone rang, shrill in the silence.

, his eyes narrowing in anger. "I'll ta

new that Elias's power and influence came with a price, and

asked, feeling a s

s matters that need to be taken care of," he sa

n't push Elias for more information, not yet. But she also knew that

ccustomed to life in the mansion. She spent her days exploring

the feeling that she was living in a bubble. She knew that the real world wa

lence. Keet's heart skipped a beat as she

e said, trying

s voice concerned. "You've been gone

I'm fine, Kein. I'm just... staying with a frie

, you've never stayed away from home for th

"I'll explain everything soon, Kein. I

ight, Keet. But you need to come

Kein couldn't see her.

over her. She knew that she couldn't avoid her family for

Keet felt a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that she

eyes gleaming with amusement. "Keet, I hav