*
Time seemed to stand still as Alpha Clark entered the hall. A deathly silence descended upon them all, and the tension was so palpable it could have been cut with a knife. Only his footsteps could be heard, and they were slow and heavy as he approached the council.
His eyes glowed red, and his knuckles were covered in dried blood. His fangs were protruding as well, and no one dared to move an inch as he finally came to stand in front of them.
Leonard avoided his gaze, because he knew the rage coming from Clark was enough to weather a mountain. He would surely crack as soon as his gaze shifted onto him. But he kept telling himself that he did everything for the right reasons. It would all be worth it if he got to see his daughter once again. Alexis was worth a thousand more betrayals
