As we walked back together, we made sure to keep a low profile, careful not to attract any unwanted attention. Once we were closer to the castle, we could finally let our guard down and chat freely, without worrying about looking suspicious.
"So, what did your father say to Silas that got him kicked out?" I asked.
"I’m not sure if I should confide in you just yet," Stefan said, his voice tinged with hesitation.
"You can trust me. I promise I won’t breathe a word to anyone," I assured him.
“Okay, here it goes. My father was a double agent during the war, betraying Silas to aid the enemy. But the enemy ultimately lost, and now Dad is on edge, worried that some people have caught wind of the truth,” Stefan explained as we made our way up the castle stairs.
"But I know the truth.
