Elara's POV
We all turned to stare at Bonnie. Celeste's expression tightened instantly, her smile vanishing to reveal something much colder underneath.
Ulcliffe stepped forward first. He gave Bonnie a sharp, professional nod and told her plainly that whatever proof she had, she needed to bring it forward now.
"If anyone tries to retaliate against you for this, the Council will protect you," Ulcliffe said, his voice dropping into a tone of absolute authority. "You have nothing to fear here."
Bonnie nodded, her hands still shaking as she pulled out her phone and dialed.
"Miles. You said you record all our calls so you can listen to them when you miss me. Did you record the one from that day?"
A pause, his voice coming through tinny over the speaker. "Which day?"
"The day I called you
