Chapter 114

Maya’s POV

It’s been exactly twenty‐four hours since he stormed out of that meeting. I dashed home, convinced I’d find him there, but he was nowhere to be found. I tore through his office, checked every one of our restaurants, called his usual haunts—every place I could think of. Nothing. Still no sign of him.

My last, desperate idea was to search his childhood home in Ellis-Town. Only problem? I have no idea where that is. Not even the Mayor knows; he only took office a few years ago.

A familiar voice echoed in my head: You know where to find him.

No. I will never, ever ask that man for help again. Especially after what I said.

“I’m his wife, Thomas.”

Damn it. Why did I say that? Now he believes it. And yet… I need Elias back. Adrian just messaged: Ri