Chapter 190

LUCIAN’S POV I rubbed my hands over my head, pressing my palms against my temples, trying to ease the relentless throbbing pounding behind my eyes. My skull felt too tight, like it was shrinking around my brain. Every sound grated. Every thought felt heavy. After Aiden explained everything that had happened, I could only sit there in stunned silence. One week. Just one damn week. How could so much chaos, blood, and betrayal fit into such a short span of time? Elora. My Elora. Involved in such a case? The words the detective had used echoed in my head like a curse I couldn’t shake. Aggravated assault. Attempted homicide. I dragged a hand down my face. What the hell could have happened between her and Maya to push Elora that far? I’d seen her angry before. I’d seen her break. But this? This was different. This was rage sharpened into something dangerous. Still… it shouldn’t have gotten here. All this could’ve been avoided. Aiden stepped closer, his expression tight, guilt written all ove