She walks away. I know she struggles being around people, especially council members.

I watch as she approaches Stella and Olivia. Scarlett walks over with Sophia.

I smile, but Ava isn't looking my way; she's glaring.

I need to fix this. I walk over to the council members, but one catches my attention - he hasn't looked at me once.

I look at Ella, who just shrugs.

"Hi, I'm Leo, Alpha Brian's son," I say to him.

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