Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Five

Scarlett's POV

Leaning a bit closer and speaking quietly, I told Elara something important. I had heard a secret conversation between the King and Michael when I was hiding. They were talking about something that seemed worrying. They talked about things secretly and plans that were more than just the normal meeting with the elders.

Elara looked at me with surprise and worry. She asked me what kind of plans they were discussing. She wanted to know more and sounded serious.

I said that I wasn't completely sure, but it felt like there was more going on than what we could see. I didn't know all the details, but it felt like something bad might be happening.

Elara looked concerned and thoughtful. She thought that maybe the meeting might not be straightforward. She sounded worried.

I told her that's what I was afraid of, and that's why I wanted to tell her.

Elara thought for a moment and then whispered back to me. She said that since we didn't really know what Michael was talking about, we