Shadows of Treason

Tessa’s POV

Gathered in a secret basement were three men, an elderly woman, plus myself, making us five. My father, Elder Vane, sat at the edge of the table, his eyes darting from one speaker to the other as they made their suggestions.

“I think we just have to wait for the perfect time before we can— you know, attack,” Viper suggested.

“We have dragged this plan for so long, waiting for the perfe