NORA
I stare at the ceiling of my room, my eyes tracing the same cracks they always do at this hour.
Isolde's voice is still in my head. The way she announced the wedding. Casual. Like it was already done. Like I was not standing right there in front of the whole pack when she said it.
Raphael marrying Iris.
This week.
I sigh, turning to my side. I should have known better. I did know better. I just forgot for a little while and that was my mistake.
A knock on my door pulls me up.
"Come in."
It was Damon, Raphael's beta. He stands at the door with that careful look he always has when he is about to say something he is not sure how I will receive.
"The alpha wants you in the council meeting room. The elders are waiting."
I stare at him. "Me?"
"Yes, ma'am."
I get up slowly and f
