Allies and Betrayals

"Maya, you've got to be kidding me," Finn said, his voice edged with disbelief. "You think I'm involved with the faction?"

They were in the library's conference room, its atmosphere tense and heavy. Maya had called an urgent meeting with her closest allies—Agnes, Finn, and a few others who had been instrumental in their fight against the rogue werewolf. She had made the difficult decision to reveal the evidence of the faction's existence and its possible ties to their recent troubles.

Maya met Finn's intense gaze, trying to keep her voice steady. "We have proof that the faction is working against us, and there's footage showing someone moving like you did when the amulet was stolen. We need to know where you stand."

Finn's face reddened, but his eyes were steady. "I'm telling you, Maya, I had nothing to do with that. You know me better than that."