Jiro POV

He stood before the doors to the pentagon-shaped building. It didn’t have any elaborate sign or name on its front, just “Council Building” carved into the stone. Simple and direct, no-frills.

Garnet tapped him on the shoulder. “You can go in now. You’re the Alpha.”

He opened the doors easily and peered into the foyer, painted light red. He scanned for threats. Garnet tapped him lightly again. He glared over his shoulder. “The door ...