Elena POV
We were lucky to find a quiet cafe just before closing. The place was almost empty, the dim lighting and soft clinking of dishes in the back creating a secretive vibe—perfect for the serious talk we needed to have.
I started explaining everything Thalia and I had uncovered. As I spoke, Ethan’s expression changed from curious to shocked. I told him how the bullying I’d faced wasn’t just random cruelty but part of a calculated plan by someone known only as Dr. X. Tracy, Kyle, Vixen, and Morgana were all involved, following orders from this mysterious figure who seemed to enjoy my suffering.
I then told him about the X box hidden in the school—a dark system where students submitted their darkest wishes. Dr. X would give them secret missions to complete in return. This twisted dea
