123: Crashing down

Elaine’s POV

I sat alone in the townhouse, staring at the walls that had become my prison. The days had blurred together, each one bleeding into the next with a dull monotony.

I wasn't even asking Killian to let me out anymore. After everything he'd told me about the elders suspecting I was part of the rogues, it felt pointless. How could they think that? They all thought I was a human, a mere mortal in a world of wolves. How could I possibly lead a band of rogues?

My mind spiraled with confusion and hurt. The weight of the accusations felt like a boulder on my chest. How did it come to this? I had been thrust into a world I barely understood, only to be accused of crimes I couldn't have committed. The thought of leading rogues was absurd. I was just trying to find my place, trying to understand my new reality.

The sound of footsteps broke my reverie, and I turned to see Riley standing in the doorway. Her face was pale, her expression a mixture of worry and determination.

"Riley," I