#Chapter 137 Hard Truths

Elroy POV “I can stay and be helpful,” I heard Orlando say. “I know, but there’s no need. Jordan and I can take it from here,” I heard Olivia reply. I was still a half-mile from the inn, but my alpha ears could pick up their conversation easily. I didn’t want to alert Olivia with the mindlink. Besides, listening told me all I needed. I knew that little jackal had his eyes on my mate. “You’re vulnerable here,” he said next. “If you want to be of service to your Luna, then please return to the Palace and tell Alpha Claudia that I am all right.” “But I want to be with you. I love—” “If you have any respect for your Luna, you will not finish that sentence,” Olivia said firmly, and in surprise I slowed my trot down the path, my paws seeming to act on their own accord. I listened to the silence for a moment, then Orlando said somewhat mulishly, “Yes, Luna.” “You’re a loyal young man,” Olivia said. “You will make a fine mate just as you make a loyal member of Lunaris Pack.”