Chapter 162: Poisoned Truth

Wane

The heavy door groaned loudly as it was shut behind them, sealing the small room in a thick, suffocating silence. Only three people remained inside: Wane, Kael, and Selena. There were no guards present, no prying ears, and no sign of Elira.

The fire sputtered low and weakly in the hearth, casting long, nervous shadows that seemed to lick nervously at the edges of the stone. I dropped heavily onto the leather couch, planting my elbows on my knees. I gripped my ...