Jaxon

The moonlight casted silver over the glass ceiling of the council chamber, but it felt more like a spotlight, like an accusation aimed directly at me.

They were all watching, waiting for me to say something. Just like Kairo had said, the news of Elvira, Callan and Brielle missing had leaked, and it was exactly 24 hours after.

Ronan stood beside me, silent, tense, tapping his foot continuously. Celina’s arms were folded, her jaw locked tight. Kale ...