Chapter 31
Alyna didn’t like having butterflies in her stomach. Today was the day of the trial. The senior members from every branch in every corner of the world were coming to Old Sydney to attend. Most of them would stay on for the main event next month. But some would leave early—not all branches and clubs were keen on the ritual.
She hadn’t slept at all, so she couldn’t really say she’d gotten up early. Lazi had been pacing all night, but mostly because he was nocturnal. What surprised her was the fact that Caedmon had stayed over. He’d told her it was unsafe for him to go back to his apartment because of the attack the other day, but she knew that was only an excuse. He stayed in the guest room, meaning the sofa as she didn’t have a spare bedroom.
She tied her hair up and braided a
