#Chapter 40 A Month Goes By So Fast

"So none of those leads panned out?" he asked, leaning forward. I nodded, rubbing my eyes absently. We'd been at this for hours. "Not one,” I admitted with a sigh, “but the lack of bodies—" The library door creaked open, interrupting my train of thought. Jordan appeared, balancing a tray of steaming dishes. My stomach growled at the savory aroma, but my heart skipped a beat when I saw Jordan’s eyes widen in surprise. "I... I didn't realize you'd be here, Alpha," Jordan said, nearly dropping the tray as she set it down. For a moment, I was transported back to that mortifying laundry incident where Elroy all but dragged me away from a maid – the servant’s startled face, my own embarrassment, Elroy's thunderous expression. I held my breath. He had said he didn’t hold the same views as the council, but this was the first time I was seeing him interact with a working-class pack member since. I was praying he wouldn't lash out at my friend's unexpected presence. I didn’t think I’