Chapter 45

• Elroy’s POV
• My fingers trembled as I loosened his tie, the camera flashes still burning behind my eyelids. The press conference had been a crucible, every word scrutinized, every gesture analyzed. But I’d done it.
• Olivia made it look so easy—definitely a talent I didn’t have. I’d stood tall as the new Alpha of Eclipse, projecting strength and unity, but I couldn’t help but spend the whole time on edge. It was like walking through a field knowing there’s landmines, but not knowing where you might trip one.