Chapter 32

~ Elijah's POV~

Was Elder Haruto facing a serious illness or nearing the end of his life? The elder had held his position for nearly fifty years, and the thought of losing him left Elijah feeling unsettled. Who would succeed him as the new Head elder? So many questions swirled in his mind.

Matt offered a comforting pat on Elijah's shoulder, acknowledging the weight of the situation. "I'll catch up with you later, I've got to run," he said, bidding farewell and leaving Elijah deep in thought.

Now, suspicions began to surface in Elijah's mind regarding Alister's decision to stay back at the council meeting and have a conversation with Wilson. It all started to make sense.

He needed answers, and he instinctively reached for his phone, intending to call Alister for some clarification. However, just as he was about to dial the number, fireworks suddenly burst into the sky, catching his attention and momentarily diverting his focus.

As the vibrant colors filled the night sky, Elijah's init