Chapter 198

ELORA'S POV “Can you repeat that?” I asked, staring at Adrian like he’d suddenly grown two heads. He didn’t even blink. Just adjusted his jacket and repeated calmly, “Someone called in a favor for you. You’re free. All charges have been dropped, and you’re allowed to go home.” For a second, my brain refused to process the words. Free? Like the case has been closed? Lucian’s face flashed in my mind. The way his jaw tightened, the way his hand clenched into a fist when he was told not to come down here with me. “Lucian did a lot to help you in this case,” Adrian continued, “but it wouldn’t have been this easy without that man out there.” I swallowed. “That man?” He tilted his head. “Oliver Blackwell. He said he’s your professor?” I blinked. “Yes. Yes, he is.” Adrian nodded slowly, like that explained everything. “He’s waiting outside with Lucas.” My heart skipped. “Lucas is here too?” “Yes. They both are.” “And Lucian?” I asked quickly. “He should be here any time soon to pick you up.” H