Chapter 60. The Evidence

Ally's POV

The morning air nips at my skin, leaving a trail of goosebumps in its wake as I stand beside Elliot, our hands intertwined. The night before was a blend of whispered promises and gentle caresses- a stark contrast to the storm we were about to unleash.

"Are you ready?" Elliot's voice is a calm whisper, his thumb brushing against the back of my hand in reassurance.

I nod, feeling Dawn's restless energy mirroring my own determination. "Let's do it."

We step forward into the assembly hall, the grandeur of the Luparian Kingdom's court stretching out before us. Murmurs fill the space as we move to the centre, eyes following us with curiosity and, for some, thinly veiled disdain.

Elliot raises our clasped hands, commanding silence. "People of the Luparian Kingdom," he begins, his voice carrying across the room, "we are here to reveal a truth long hidden in shadows."

I take a deep