Katie After Draven took Allene away, I stayed behind, feeling my chest tighten with both excitement and caution.A few of the rogues slowly approached me, their eyes curious, their questions hesitant. I could see it in their expressions.I put on my best pitiful expression, keeping my shoulders slightly slumped, my voice soft and careful. “You did the right thing,” one of the rogues murmured, trying to sound comforting, but there was a flicker of doubt in her eyes. “I… I really didn’t want to expose it,” I said quietly, letting my voice tremble just enough to sell it. My chest tightened as I added, “I… I really.. didn’t.”They nodded slowly, unsure, but the effect was perfect. I could see their doubts slowly fading as they absorbed my words. “Who would’ve thought,” another rogue whispered, shaking her head. “Allene… I mean…”I smiled faintly and shook my head, playing the part of someone sympathetic and concerned. “Sometimes things aren’t as simple as they seem,” I said softly, lett
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