Leah was aware that she couldn't defend Elena's allegations by herself. She needed supporters to clear her name and establish her position in the pack. The first people to come forward were Henrietta and Samuel, who were keen to help discover the truth about Elena's alleged pregnancy.
They assembled in Leah's rooms, and Samuel declared, "We need proof." "Rumors won't reveal her lies on their own."
Henrietta gave a nod. Someone in the healer's quarters is someone I know. Records will exist if Elena has actually been undergoing pregnancy therapy.
Leah inhaled deeply. "Let's begin there, then."
Darkness provided their opportunity to enter the healer's quarters. The stone walls in the room cast extended shadows under the intermittent torchlight and emitted a distinct plant scent. Henrietta led them to a display of precisely kept scrolls which documented medical treatments done inside the castle.
Samuel looked at a few, then scowled and gestured toward a piece of parchment. "This is it. Elena's name appears.
As Leah went over the notes, her heart was racing. Since Elena had never received prenatal treatment, the documents supported her suspicions.
This proves she's lying," Leah remarked, gripping the parchment tightly.
Henrietta said, "All we have to do now is tell Jacob the truth,"
But Leah was positive Elena would be difficult to defeat. The woman was incredibly dishonest, and you could never be sure how far she would go to maintain her facade. Leah prepared herself for the confrontation.
Even though they won tonight, the battle was far from over.