Chapter 261: The Price of Life

The moment Nazneen entered the room with Sylas by her side, the atmosphere at the dinner table changed dramatically. The lively chatter that filled the room died down, replaced by an uneasy silence as everyone's eyes turned toward the unlikely pair. Ares, who had been engaged in a conversation with Ravina and Saul, stopped mid-sentence, his eyes narrowing with surprise and concern.

Nazneen seemed to sense the tension in the room, and she cleared her throat before speaking "Everyone, I would like to introduce Sylas. I asked him to join us for dinner."