The Final Truth

Elira

I turn to walk away from the Ironfang living room. My final words hang in the air after I state the rogues are now under my personal protection. The entire room feels full of eyes. I can feel the weight of every silent stare on my back as I move quickly toward the door. My shoulders stay perfectly straight. I do not want to appear weak now.

Liora’s voice cuts through the hall like a sharp knife. Loud and sharp, she points at me with one shaking finger and meets the room ...