Chapter 45 Compiling

• Olivia, Esker, and Jacks were left reeling by the fallout from their meeting with Lyla. Retrenchment and time to gather led them to a safe place on the outskirts of town. With everyone of them battling their own doubts and concerns, tension was palpable.
• Olivia murmured, a little dejectedly, "I can't believe Lyla betrayed us." She was like family.
• Thoughts racing, Esker paced the little room. Muttering, "It doesn't make sense," he said. How could she turn on us?