Chapter 218: Hidden Truths Unveiled

As Jacob and Dedari entered the largest tent within the camp, they were met with tense and scrutinizing expressions from the others. Prest and Rich wore their disapproval on their faces, while Zande and Amia looked crestfallen. The atmosphere was charged with an unspoken tension that immediately made Dedari wary. His sharp eyes quickly scanned the group, his family, trying to discern if something had gone awry during their absence. Had the vampires returned to the camp? Had someone been hurt? Before he could voice his concerns, Dedari realized that the hostility in the air wasn’t directed at him, but rather at Jacob, who was standing just behind him. A frown crept across his brow. What had Rich uncovered while they were away? Did he find something incriminating about Jacob, something that turned the group against him? Jacob, for his part, stood still, his expression calm and composed as always. But inside, a storm raged. He could feel the weight of their collective disappointment, es