We left his room, my mind a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Alpha Damon's lies about Lucas gnawed at me, but I couldn't afford to reveal our true intentions. The safety of Adrain and our mission to retrieve the scroll depended on it.
Alone in the room, Adrain emerged from his hiding place, his eyes filled with concern. "Ava, are you alright? What did he say?"
I let out a weary sigh, the weight of our deception pressing down on me. "He lied, Adrain. He painted Lucas as the villain, but we know the truth. Now, more than ever, we have to find that scroll and expose him for what he truly is."
Adrain's gaze held a steely determination. "We will, Ava. We'll unveil the deception and bring justice to Lilya."
With renewed purpose, we left Alpha Damon's chamber, the shadows of the corridor en
