SERAPHINA’S POV

I stand close by, waiting as the council members file out of the conference room, anticipating Artemis. Earlier, he had whispered in my ear to wait, assuring me it would be quick.

Five minutes later, I'm observing him in a heated discussion with Alpha Rivan and others, who are now desperately trying to persuade him to rescind his earlier decision.

Initially, they hadn't even acknowledged his presence, but now they're practically groveling at his feet for reconsideration.

I ...