Kieran's POV

“I have tried so hard to convince him that you're innocent, but the evidence is speaking against you, Lyra, and today is the deadline…” I said to Lyra as I handed the files to her. “You can check these documents and tell me if you notice anything that can vindicate you. That'll be your only way out.”

“What do you mean by today being the deadline?” she asked, her voice as quiet as still waters.

“The elders gave Rylan and me three days to find the culprit and ...