44. The News

|| Lilac's POV || Elara’s words hung in the air. I did as she said, the sound of the reporters’ voices filling the room. “Mr. Blackwood, what do you have to say about Kael Reventhorn?” one reporter asked, their microphone thrust toward Dad. “Mr. Blackwood, do you think Kael is trying to harm your family?” another chimed in, their tone accusatory. Dad’s expression remained calm, his voice steady as he replied. “I don’t think Kael is trying to harm my family, but his actions have surely caused pain to my daughter. But his actions towards my son is still under questions.” My breath caught in my throat, my eyes widening as I realized what was happening. The room fell silent, the weight of Dad’s words hanging in the air. “Do you still support the Reventhorns for the election?” another reporter asked, their question cutting through the tension. “I can’t comment until the investigation is done,” dad said. “Alpha Asher, what is your view on this?” “Is Kael still being considered as the next ki