[Elysia's POV]
"Lady Elysia," a familiar voice called out softly.
I turned to see Mia standing at the edge of the garden, Mia is one of the spies I have planted in the inner circle of the Rutherford family.
"Are you alright?" she asked, concern etched in her features.
"I am fine, Mia," I replied, my voice steady. "Just contemplating our next move."
Mia approached cautiously, her eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of intrusion. "The council meeting... did it go as planned?"
"In some ways," I admitted, my thoughts still heavy with the weight of Lord Ashwood's revelations. "We have secured their loyalty, but the Royal family's influence looms larger than I anticipated."
Mia nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "What about Samael? Has he been informed?"
