Anthony’s POV
I woke up early, determined to go with Dad to the security council he had convened. I needed to know what was being said, who was there, and what was decided regarding the murder of the wise woman, the Lady of the pack.
"Do you really want to come with me, son? Wouldn't you rather stay and play with your new video game console?" Dad asked when he saw me up, showered, shaved, and ready to go with him.
"The video game console? I thought we were grounded."
Dad smiled and took a sip of his coffee. "I can make an exception for you, son, just don't tell your mom or your sister."
It was easy to deduce that this offer had no other purpose than to dissuade me from attending the council meeting, which only fueled my determination to go.
"Dad," I said seriously, which caused Dad’s
