Chapter 49 : “Betrayal”
*Roanne’s POV*
As I entered the old library for what I would hope to be one last time, I could see the dimly lit room was already in session with members moving around. The candlelight flickered, casting elongated shadows that reflected across the wine-colored drapes.
The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, or perhaps it was dread; I came with one purpose only, and I intended to make it quick.
"Welcome, Roanne," Violet purred, the softness in her voice failing to mask the truth I already knew. "You're just in time."
I swallowed hard, feeling the weight of the decision clotting in my throat.
"Violet," I started, the words already heavy as they left my lips, "I came here to thank you for everything, I didn’t manage to get my ‘revenge’ on the one person who wronged me the most, but the missions here helped me grow, and I learned to move on. I just can't be a part of this any longer." My voice echoed in the room with the silence that followed.