Chapter 96 — If We Survived

• Bryan nodded. “Then we need to be strategic. Alicia’s already done most of the groundwork by bringing the mirror, but now we need the right people. Elera has been in the shadows for too long—using her position to manipulate, deceive, and eliminate anyone who got too close to the truth. If we expose her to the council and the kingdom, she’ll be left vulnerable. We just need to be smart about how we play this.”
• Lucian’s mind whirled as he processed Bryan’s words. The idea of bringing Elera to justice through the very system she had corrupted was both satisfying and dangerous. If they failed, Elera would retaliate, and the cost would be high—not just for him, but for everyone he cared about. Alicia, Bryan, and even Mira were now at risk.
• Alicia…