Chapter 54: The Council’s Reckoning

The Council's Reckoning

The scent of burning firewood filled the chamber, mixing with the tension that weighed the air down like a heavy storm. The long wooden table was occupied by the highest-ranking members of the Nightfall Pack, their faces etched with anticipation, uncertainty, and in some cases, doubt.

Alexander sat at the head of the table, his broad shoulders squared, his golden eyes glowing with quiet authority. Beside him, Aria stood close, her fingers gripping the chair's backrest as if seeking stability. She could feel his power radiating from him, a silent yet unyielding force.

This wasn't just any meeting.

This was the beginning of a war.

A war against something none of them fully understood.

Alexander let the murmurs settle before he finally spoke. His voice was calm, measured, but it carried the weight of a thousand storms.

"The curse is awakening."

A sharp silence fell over the room, heavy and suffocating.