The council members turned their heads in astonishment, their eyes widening at the sight of their ruler standing before them.
They hadn't expected him to return so soon, assuming he had gone to attend a meeting at a neighboring Pack on the northern border.
Uneasiness settled over the room as they took in Ian's fierce countenance, his gaze burning with anger.
His voice reverberated through the hall, filled with accusation. "You treacherous lot! Plotting behind my back, are you? I thought I could trust you all but no, you old fools.”
Beta Eldric, the eldest among them rose, his voice calm but tinged with concern.
"My Lord, we did not plot against you we could never, we were simply addressing issues that required our attention....."
"And what is this issue or whatever you call it." Ia
