LIANDREN’S POV

"I'm so sorry for not informing you all sooner. The Alpha King is currently not available due to his health—" Lady Annabeth, my aunt, lowered her head with grace.

"I sincerely apologise. Hopefully, he joins us for the next meeting."

Hopefully? So she wasn't even sure if he was going to be able to attend the next meeting.

Just when I thought I had already seen enough, her soft and calm voice cut through the air again. "However, my brother left me to preside over today’s ...