The computer screen in the mansion's war room lit up with forbidden files, and Ezra slammed his fist on the desk like he'd just cracked open a grave.
"Avery, get over here right now. You won't believe this shit." Ezra's voice cracked with fury as he waved me over, eyes glued to the glowing monitor.
I crossed the room fast, heart already hammering. "What is it? Damien, Kai, drop what you're doing and come see this."
Damien moved in beside me, shoulder brushing mine. "Ezra, talk. You look like you found gold and poison at the same time."
Kai leaned over the back of the chair, breath hot on my neck. "Spill it quick. We've got patrols waiting but this smells bigger."
Ezra spun the screen toward us, fingers flying over keys. "The High Elders. Those old bastards aren't just sitting pre
