Grace POV

Ethan's voice cuts through the room like a blade.

"This is Stellarnight territory. My territory. And you weren't invited."

Lilith recovers quickly, turning with wide, innocent eyes. "I have neutral status. The Elder Council granted me—"

"Neutral status doesn't give you the right to trespass." Ethan's eyes are still gold. Ellen barely contained beneath the surface. "It means you're protected from aggression. Not that you can go wherever you ...