#Chapter 96: Return

Olivia POV Elroy was knocking on my door when I woke up. It was early in the morning, just after dawn, and even as I sat up in bed I remained half-asleep. Still, I knew that knock. “Come in,” I called. Elroy came inside wearing dirty battle gear, and there was dried blood on his chin. “Are you all right?” I asked, getting out of bed with an extra push for my stomach. “I hear you left the estate,” he growled. I frowned at him. That was his opening line? “I took guards and Jordan. I needed to apologize for the—” “I told you to stay here.” “I have duties as Luna. There was no danger to the child.” I folded my arms. “Now, are you all right?” “There was no sign of Denis. He’s obviously getting local help. People are helping him cover his tracks.” “I can imagine,” I murmured, abandoning the topic of Elroy’s health. He glared at me. “What’s that supposed to mean?” “It means there are a lot of uncertain, worried people living in this city. Denis is obviously exploitin