Alexander’s POV

"Alpha?" Luke called, shaking my arm lightly.

"What?" I asked, looking up confusedly at Luke. "Sorry, what did you say?"

Emily's frightened face was distracting me. I didn't mean to lose control and scare her; I was just so frustrated with everything that was going on.

"The council said they were ready," Luke said, a teasing smile playing on the corners of his lips. "They asked if the accused could be brought forward."

"Oh," I said. "Yes, very ...