Chapter 123 Unexpected Betrayal

• Thalia and Ruben sat in a dimly lit corner of the council building, their heads bent close together as they whispered, contemplating their next move. The council building, usually filled with bustling activity, was eerily quiet as night settled upon the city.
• "He insists he is innocent," Ruben grumbled. Referring to Hawk.
• "Of course he will. Have you ever seen a thief, or a criminal accept their crime?" Thalia replied, her voice laced with scepticism. "I have got him arrested just to give Cayden some time."