#Chapter 46 I’ll Just Do It Myself Then

Olivia’s POV Elroy was the first to find words to say to me, and those words were "Olivia, what the hell are you doing?” I hated the way his condemnation felt like an ice block in my chest, heavy and uncomfortable, and making me want to just agree with whatever he said so we wouldn’t have to fight. Unfortunately, that was not an option. So I met his eyes, fully prepared to defend my decision with everything I had. Fully prepared to lose the only ally I had. It hurt—god, fuck, it hurt!—but there were people who needed to be helped. I opened my mouth, but the minute my eyes met his my voice halted, too shocked to make a sound. There was no anger on his face, no frustration, but there was fear. Fear for me, for what I was doing, for who I was going against and what that could lead to. Mostly, though, he looked worried about me. Almost devastated, even. I didn’t understand. “Luna Olivia, please explain yourself!” one councilman demanded. “What is there to explain?” I ask