The tension in the council room was palpable. Hak and Juliana stood side by side, their expressions grim as they faced the council members who had gathered to address a critical matter. Whispers of betrayal had spread like wildfire, and the evidence Juliana had gathered over the past weeks pointed to one undeniable truth—someone within the council was working with Tiberius.
"I want answers," Juliana said, her voice cutting through the room like a blade. "The kingdom is on the brink of war, and the last thing we need is treachery within our own walls."
The council members exchanged uneasy glances, their discomfort evident.
Hak stepped forward, his commanding presence silencing any murmurs. "You all swore an oath to protect this kingdom. If one of you has broken that oath, now is the time
