Chapter 64

Casey's POV

Hope flickered in my chest for just a moment. Marcus and Thea were actually listening. Thea's expression had softened, doubt creeping into his features.

If they would just come with me, and just see the life I had built with my children, they would have to believe me fully.

But before anyone could respond, Addison's voice cut through the silence like a blade.

"Don't." The single word was sharp, and commanding.

Every head turned to her. Addison's face had transformed, the fake tears gone, replaced by something harder, more calculating.

She looked at the council members with an expression of grave concern. "Don't fall for this....