Book 1 Chapter 40
The council chamber was colder than usual, the stone walls swallowing sound as Bram stepped inside. Torin closed the door behind him, leaving Bram facing the semicircle of Elders. Most looked uneasy. A few looked guilty. And one Murdock looked smug. Bram didn’t sit. He stood tall, shoulders squared, jaw set, the air around him humming with restrained power. Rowan cleared his throat. “Bram, we’ve heard… concerns.” Murdock stepped forward before Rowan could continue. “Aye. Concerns ye should take seriously. The clan is whispering. Doubting. Wondering if this human girl is truly fit to be Queen.” Bram’s eyes narrowed. “Her name is Ari.” Murdock waved a dismissive hand. “Aye, aye. Ari. The point is...” “The point,” Bram cut in, voice low and dangerous, “is that ye’re spreading rumors to u
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