123. Trap in Disguise

|| Lilac’s POV || The Moon Garden was a vision of opulence, bathed in the soft glow of twinkling lights and the silvery radiance of the full moon. The air was thick with the scent of blooming flowers and the hum of excited chatter. Everywhere I looked, guests were dressed in their finest, their laughter and animated conversations filling the night. Kael and Coco stood at the center of it all, their smiles wide and their eyes gleaming with triumph. It was a spectacle designed to remind everyone of their power and influence, and it was working. I stayed close to my family, my eyes scanning the crowd for any signs of trouble. My father stood tall and composed, his expression unreadable, while my mother looked radiant in her elegant gown. Ezra, for once, seemed serious, his usual playful demeanor replaced by a quiet vigilance. I could feel the tension in the air, a subtle undercurrent that no amount of glittering lights or cheerful music could mask. My gaze drifted across the room, and I s