Grace POV

Six to four.

After just ten votes, the tally stands at six "No" and four "Yes."

My breath catches. I didn't expect this. Didn't dare hope that any of those Alphas would vote in my favor.

'Someone is on my side.'

The realization makes me sit up straighter, my spine stiffening with something I haven't felt in hours—hope.

But it's fragile. Dangerous. The numbers are close. Too close.

I watch the staff continue counting, each ...