Estella’s POV
“It’s Christina’s stepbrother,” Cali said as we strode through the campus. “He’s been pressuring her to quit the club. He claims that by opposing the Tribunal, we’re making enemies of the Elders’ Council and that her being seen with us will ruin their family’s chances of gaining more favor.”
I frowned.
“The Elders’ Council is behind hooking soldiers and students alike on a dangerous drug! Why would anyone want to gain favor with them?”
“Because her family’s no better!” Cali’s hands clenched into fists. “She refused him every time, so he tricked her! He told her that her mother was gravely ill, and of course, she rushed home. I waited for her to call and tell me how bad it was, but instead, I got a message with a single word: HELP.” Her worried eyes met mine, and I could
