199 The Challenger

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ELIA

She'd hugged herself when Reth called for witnesses to his honesty, and even Lerrin agreed that he spoke the truth. She'd glanced at Gahrye, a hopeful smile on her face. "Is it working?"

Gahrye's expression was strange, his brow furrowed, but eyes wide. "They are… undecided," he said.

She'd kept listening, hoping, praying, as Reth continued to count through the event of that night and even Lerrin was forced to admit he didn't lie. Her heart dropped to her toes knowing the pain Reth must have felt at forcing Lucine to face her lies publicly. But he did not waver, and Elia's hope continued to rise.