Chapter Twenty: The Secret Mate

Nolan

Elder Sabyni had ordered an emergency council meeting whic required my presence. Initially, I had wanted to escape the responsibility of attending the meeting but Elder Sabyni had firmly stated that the entire council would not be present for the meeting since she wanted to address delicate private matters.

The air in the council chamber was stifling, heavy with the weight of unspoken concern. Elder Sabyni and Elder Marcus were the only ones present. Aaron cleared his throat from his place behid me and I knew he was just as anxious about the meeting as I was.

Elder Sabyni and Elder Marcus rose to their feet when I marched in with Aaron at my side. I nodded my head in greeted and they graced me with two small smiles. While I took my seat at the round table, Aaron stood behind me, tension rolling off him in waves.