Lisey's Story Novels & Stories

Chapter Ninety Three: A Plea Lily's POV The moment we emerged from the elders' meeting, I realized my whole world was shattering. My chest was clenched, my throat burned, and my head swirled. This was not another warning or another fight that could be avoided—this was it. The elders set the stage for war. A war where only one could survive. And I couldn't let that happen. I turned to Nelson the instant we stepped outside, grabbed his arm wildly. He appeared serene—too serene for a man who had just been given a death sentence or a crown.

Ashley teased, pointing at Garnet. Garnet simply smiled, while John cleared his throat awkwardly. "Okay… maybe this year," he said hesitantly. Garnet turned to look at him, eyes wide with surprise. He had no choice. He had to lie. "That’s settled then! I’ll call Esmeralda later—I have good news for her!" Diana said excitedly. Then, the unexpected happened. "I don’t want to get pregnant." The room fell into silence. All three of them turned to look at Garnet.