Chapter 45

[Thane's POV]

I always looked at her from a distance. Making sure that she was okay in the penthouse. Occasionally, Mike reported when there were some Black Moon members hanging around. However, they didn't seem to know about Elinor's presence inside.

I was pretty worried when I left her alone without the sign I should have given. I couldn't get close to her these few days, even to confirm if she wanted me was still a question.

"Sir, where are you?" Mike asked through the phone call he made.

"Penthouse. What's wrong?" I asked back, making sure nothing bad happened.

"Looks like Black Moon is playing with us more and more. He's back to kidnapping members who look manipulable," Mike explained, which made me even more furious with Black Moon.

"Tell them to be vigilant and not to wander around alone. We're in a state of war with Black Moon. It looks like Liam wants to try my anger."

So far, only Liam had managed to make me show my fangs. Although he always lost, his zeal to seize the Royal