Xellos was stunned into near silence. It had been months since Elle had appeared before him.
“I…!”
“Yes?” she prompted. “Do I get a, ‘I’ve missed you so much, mistress!’ or ‘I’m so glad you’re back, how did I ever live without you, Elle’? Not even a ‘Thank you for gracing me with your presence again!’?” she’d missed toying with him.