Chapter 52

ELORA'S POV I've been pacing back and forth for what felt like hours with my phone clutched tightly in my hand. I dialed his number again but got no answer just like it was the last five times I called. “Pick up, Lucian…” I muttered under my breath, my voice filled with a mix of irritation and worry. I called again…and this time it went straight to voicemail. Finally, I gave up and decided to call Evelyn instead. “Evelyn,” I said quickly the minute she answered. “Is Lucian back yet?” There was a brief pause before she answered. “Good morning ma'am. Alpha came earlier to drop Nora but he left again. He didn't say where he was going.” I raised a brow. “So he's not home now?” “No, Luna.” I sighed. “Alright, Thanks.” I hung up the call and dropped the phone nearby. It was already late, too late to drive to the mansion for what would likely turn into a tense conversation between us. My wolf stirred restlessly in my mind, pacing like I had been doing for hours. “Now, where's our ‘dearest’ hu