Elara's lips twitched slightly as she processed his question. Before she could even open her mouth to respond, Harris immediately cleared his throat.
"Don't misunderstand me," he said quickly in a strangely reassuring tone. "It's not like I was looking for any specific parts."
The moment the words left his mouth, he froze. His lips snapped shut instantly as though he had just realized his explanation somehow made everything sound ten times worse.
Elara's lips pressed together even tighter, a cold wave of embarrassment washing over her despite the calm expression she kept on her face. She stood there without a word, wondering exactly what he meant by those words.
Any specific parts...?
Was he implying the...
Elara took in a deep breath, her stomach twisting uncomfortably.
