~Council Tests and Hidden Enemies~

ELRICH

I expected trouble the moment we stepped into the Council hall again. They had been restless after Tharos exposed himself, and restless Elders always looked for a way to reestablish control. They waited until all seats were filled before making their move.

One of them stood up. “Alpha Elrich of Bloodfang, the Council requires you to undergo the Alpha Test again.”

It wasn’t a request. It was a challenge wrapped in official language. Eira looked ...