|| Lilac’s POV ||

“We heard you disapproved of the council’s decision to investigate further. Is that true?” the interviewer pressed.

Kael’s jaw tightened, but he kept his tone even. “Yes, I don’t want to drag Coco into this any more than she already has been.”

The camera panned to Coco, who dabbed at her eyes with a tissue.

“We know you’ve had a hard time. Would you like to share anything?” the interviewer asked her.

Coco’s voice ...