CHAPTER 46

  Raleigh:

  The hall where the meeting was taking place was underneath the hotel. Lucien mentioned that the hotel was neutral territory, which meant no Alpha could make claims to it and no fights could happen here.

  The room was decorated as if a wedding was happening: Beautiful white and gold banners with hints of light blue. Flowers of blue and platters of food atop white tablecloths. Just as Lucien had said yesterday, there was a large round table with many chairs circling it. A couple of Alpha's and their Luna's were already seated, but most were milling about the room, greeting friends, and avoiding enemies.

  Two Alpha's approached us as we entered. One of them, I could recognize, was Alpha Daryl. He bowed rapidly when he saw us, eyes holding fear when he caught mine. I felt sorry for him, but I didn't feel like I should've apologized for my outburst yesterday.