Chapter 155

Elyana’s expression shifted, her heart sinking. So it was true. Before, she and Mini only had doubts, pieces that didn’t quite fit. But now, with Arden’s confession and Daimon’s scheme laid bare, the truth was crystal clear. Daimon had orchestrated everything. He wasn’t just manipulative—he was dangerous. She clenched her fists. Just thinking about how close she’d come to falling for Daimon’s act, how close she’d been to feeling sorry for him—it made her skin crawl. He’d almost fooled her completely, playing the part of the misunderstood hero. But now she knew better. And Arden, dragged into this mess for her sake, didn’t deserve it. “I’m sorry,” she said softly, guilt creeping into her voice. “You wouldn’t have been in this mess if it weren’t for me.” Arden shrugged, though there was a trace of warmth in his tired eyes. “It’s not your fault. But now that we’re both here, we’ve got to figure out what to do next.” “I still feel bad,” Elyana murmured, her voice soft. “You wouldn’t be cau