#Chapter 35 Mother and Son Bonding

Elroy’s POV I wanted to punch a hole in the wall. This was impossible, obviously, given the walls were thick stone, but the intention remained! "Damn it!" I growled, pacing inside my mom’s rooms. I resisted the urge to snarl. I didn’t want to upset Mom. "That so-called 'emergency' was nothing but a routine inventory issue,” I vented. “Our resource manager could have handled it blindfolded! The council was just pissy that I was spending time with my Mate." "Oh, sweetheart," Mom sighed, reaching out to touch my arm. "I'm sorry you missed Olivia. She just left a few minutes ago." I could tell; the scent of my Mate still lingered in the air, a taunting reminder of how close I’d been to seeing her. "I haven't really seen her in days, Mom. This investigation... it's consuming all her time." I ran a hand through my hair, frustration giving way to worry. "She's up before dawn and doesn't come to bed until long after midnight. I'm worried she's pushing herself too hard." Mom sat