*Daphne*

We found Oliver surrounded by his council members in a grand meeting room with high ceilings and intricate statues of what I could only assume were past Alphas and other noteworthy members of the community. The lights were dim, and they all looked stern as they stood in a half circle facing us.

A couple of guards raised their weapons in a protective stance in front of the council.

Jasper stepped forward, pushing me behind him ...