Chapter 162: Elia's Story - Part 2

RETH

His heart was in his throat as she stood and walked to the front of the stage to face the people. He knew—he had checked this time—that Aymora and the others had covered very possible obstacle or pitfall that could come from her Reading tonight.

They'd all—including Elia and Reth—had a lengthy debate about whether she should reveal the relationship she'd had with him as a child. It explained much that the Anima would understand. But also raised questions they would require answers for—and not just from Elia.

In the end, they had decided not to do it, but the decision suddenly sat uneasily for Reth. Should he have encouraged her to get it all out in the open? He knew it would cause great disruption because of the possible roles of the wolves—he'd wanted them to measure her on herself and heart, not these circumstances she had nothing to do with. But now…

If it ever came out, would they think she lied tonight?