CHAPTER 256 ROGUES

Elora blinked rapidly upon hearing Cxlaire’s statement. What did she mean by she’ll help her find Esme? She knew who Esme was, but they were neither on speaking nor personal terms, so she could not just walk up to her and make demands. Aside from that, the only time she had seen Esme was in the Alpha’s house and not outside of it. In these streets, the opulent and the paupers don’t mix. Claire should know this. It seemed unlikely because when Elora glanced at the young woman standing across from her in male clothing and tousled hair, she seemed innocent and oblivious to it. “Claire, you don’t know what you’re asking for,” Elora said slowly, her voice carefully controlled not to reflect any internal emotion she was experiencing at the moment. She continued firmly, “I can’t do any of what you’re asking of me.” Claire insisted, determinedly: “I know there are risks involved, but please. I need to speak with her.” Elora set down the knife that had been in her hold all the while t