SHERRY
Camilla reached us first. She took in Jax at my side with a quick, practiced smile and then glanced past him toward the group of elders still speaking with Adrian.
“Perfect timing,” she said. “Alpha Adrian has been asking about the shared trade routes along the northern stretch. Viktor will want both of you in the conversation. It looks better if the visiting Alphas are seen discussing borders rather than standing on opposite sides of the room.”
Jax’s expression did not change. “Lead the way.”
We crossed the floor together. Conversations near us quieted by degrees as people registered the direction we were walking. Adrian finished whatever he had been saying to the eldest of the council and turned as we approached. His gaze moved from Camilla to me, then settled on Jax with t
