These were women who had been living in the shadows for a long time, so it made sense they would be extra sensitive to anything or anyone outside of their lives.

They did not need to be moved, nor did they need anyone’s trust.

What they needed was to stay alive.

The reason why Eira questioned Ivy was that she and the others did not understand Adrian’s ways. In fact, they did not even hold any high hopes for him.

They were only staying with him as a means to their survival.

“Eira’s right, Iv