**OliviaPOV

I begged Ellis over and over to get Carl and Bethany out of the Peterson mansion before they could cause any more problems. I put my hands together and pleaded as we were alone in our room. “Please, make Bethany and Carl leave, Ellis. Before anymore problems arise.” I reached for Ellis and rubbed his back.

Ellis moved slightly away from me. I felt disappointed as he shook his head at me.

“No, Olivia. I won’t make Carl leave. I finally am getting a ...