Grace POV

Damien stumbles to the doorway, his hand braced against the frame like it's the only thing keeping him upright.

"What else?" His voice cracks. "What else aren't you telling me?"

The warrior outside hesitates. I can hear his fear even from across the room.

"The Elder Council, Alpha. They're with him. Representatives from the Council accompanied Alpha Ethan's forces. They're demanding—"

"The Council?"

Joy explodes through my ...