Grace – POV
I took a deep breath, trying to suppress the surge of dark magic that had briefly resurfaced. Exhaling slowly, I headed back to my room, peeling off my workout clothes for a hot shower. The warm water helped calm my nerves, but my thoughts remained scattered. Afterward, I dressed in formal wear for the council meeting and made my way down to the conference hall, where the Alphas and their Lunas had already gathered.
I spotted our pack members in the distance—Hailey and Rosie were seated with Jordan and Derrick, while Cole, Liam, Noah, and Zane sat close by. As I entered, I could feel every gaze in the room shift toward me. My pulse quickened, thudding against my chest. Walking alongside me were Jacob on my left and Grayson on my right. The weight of their presence added to th
