86. Only Hope

Back at Arthur Palace, Sophia paced the long hallway, worry etched across her face. Elijah’s strange behavior and frequent absences had started to weigh on her heavily.

It wasn’t just the secrecy that troubled her—it was the feeling that he was involved in something dark and dangerous, something he was determined to keep her from understanding.

Finally, she called Doug, hoping for some answers. She waited as the line connected, her fingers tapping nervously against the phone.

"Doug, can you tell me where Elijah is?" she asked, her voice tight with worry.

Doug hesitated.

"Miss Sophia, the Marshal is… handling important matters. He’s doing everything he can to protect you and the life you both have."

Sophia sighed, frustration clear in her voice.

"I just wish he’d tell me the truth. It feels like he’s slipping away, and I don’t know why."

Doug’s voice softened.

"He’s doing all of this for you, Miss Sophia. He’s protecting everything that matters most to him. Just trust him… he’ll come b
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