#Chapter 146: Scapegoat

Elara

My heart hammered against my ribs as I replayed Tessa’s father’s words in my head. The threat was clear: hand over Zephyra, or face the consequences. Whatever those consequences were, we couldn’t be entirely sure. But they certainly weren’t going to be good.

A few minutes later, Draken and I called Zephyra into the room to tell her what he had said. Her face went ashen as we shared the news.