Jolie POV

"The Council knows about you. And they want a meeting."

I should be scared. I should panic. But all I feel is tired. Of course they know. Of course they want something from me. Everyone always does.

"Okay." I wipe sweat from my forehead with the back of my hand. "When?"

Ryder stares at me like I've grown a second head. "That's it? Just okay?"

"What else am I supposed to say?" I lean against the doorframe, my legs still shaking from training. "You'll handle it. You always ...