The European Enforcers standing outside the meeting room door knew better than to get in my way. In fact, one of them, grinning under his thick beard, opened it for me, half bowing while his companion struggled not to laugh, both of them sending me a gentle nudge of approval.
Nice to know someone's Enforcers were good guys.
The circle of Council Leaders looked up as I entered, but before any of them-Erica included from her place at the table-could interrupt, I stopped them with a raised hand.
I hadn't expected Erica to be here, not after threatening everyone like she did. Aside from Femke's tense expression, they all looked like one big, happy family. I was, however, about to show them the black sheep they had in their midst was a wolf in disguise.