Chapter 20: First Day on the Job

Jiro POV

He stood before the doors to the pentagon-shaped building. It didn’t have any elaborate sign or name on its front, just “Council Building” carved into the stone. Simple and direct, no-frills.

Garnet tapped him on the shoulder. “You can go in now. You’re the Alpha.”

He opened the doors easily and peered into the foyer, painted light red. He scanned for threats. Garnet tapped him lightly again. He glared over his shoulder. “The door is open to everyone. You can’t be too careful these days.”

She shrugged. “Our council has always been open to all. Every one of our council members is more than capable of dealing with intruders.”

“But not shifter wizards.”

She paled. “You think they would just teleport in?”