"I wasn't aware that there was a Council meeting tonight—and in my home."

They stared at me, stared at my lack of scars, stared at my exposed flesh.

Cyrene broke the silence. "We were informed by the Barcelona Council of an altercation that happened last night."

I gestured for them to follow me into the newly redecorated living room. Bastards hadn't wasted any time telling on me!

When I went to close the door after them, I saw Monica watching from the ...