Chapter 284: Telling the Truth (Katelyn's POV)

(Katelyn's POV)

The room fell into silence again, the weight of my words sinking in. Tyler, Ryder, and even Alpha David looked conflicted. The idea of telling The Elders that I was part of the Elysian Line could be dangerous, and I knew it. But what choice did we really have?

David’s brow furrowed, the look in his eyes one of deep concern. “Maybe you’re right,” he said slowly, after what felt like an eternity. “It will come out eventually. And it’s probably better if we’re upfront about it.”

Ryder leaned forward, his hands gripping the edge of the table as he stared at David in disbelief. “How can you say that? You know what this could mean! The second they find out, there’s no telling what they might want with her!”

I swallowed hard, my throat tight.

Ryder wasn’t wrong. Of course, The Elders were trusted, yes, but their power was absolute. What if they decided I was too valuable to be left in River Gorge? What if they thought my abilities might be better suited elsewhere?

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