The traitor's shoulders sagged as the room's cold silence bore down on them. Kaela's eyes burned with a mixture of hurt and fury.
"I never wanted it to be like this," the rebel whispered, voice trembling. "They threatened my family... I had no choice."
Ava stepped forward, her expression hardening. "We all have sacrifices to make, but betrayal? That costs us everything."
Joren's gaze never wavered. "If you wanted to protect them, you should've come to us."
The rebel lowered their head, tears glistening in the dim light. "I was scared."
Kaela's heart clenched, but her resolve hardened. "Fear doesn't excuse treason. We will make sure justice is served — but there's still hope. Help us end this."
The room held its breath. The line between enemy and ally blurred once more.