King slipped his hand from Tyler's, put them together at chest level as if he was about to say his prayers, and bowed slightly.

The Council members sat in chairs forming a semicircle, and they seemed just as impressed as I was.

King looked at Paul, who nodded before taking the empty seat next to Sasha.

"King, thank you for agreeing to speak to my Council," Paul said. "We have a big decision to make, and they have some questions for you before they can make that ...