84. Trap Unrevealed

|| Lilac's POV || The meeting had drained me, both mentally and emotionally. The weight of the decisions made, the alliances formed, and the battles yet to come pressed heavily on my shoulders. As the room emptied, I lingered for a moment, my mind racing with thoughts of what lay ahead. But I couldn’t stay hidden forever. The night wasn’t over, and neither was the game. I slowly dragged my legs back to the grand hall, the muffled sounds of music and laughter growing louder with each step. The opulent chandeliers cast a warm glow over the room, but the air felt heavier now, charged with an undercurrent of tension. I was ready to leave, to retreat to the safety of my home and let the events of the evening settle. But fate— or perhaps Kael’s scheming— had other plans. As I stepped into the corridor for some fresh air, a familiar voice called out to me. “Li-Lilac,” Coco stammered, her voice trembling with false innocence. I turned to see her standing there, her raven hair tied back in a si