NARRATIVE POV
Matthew lay across the leather sofa in the Alpha’s office as Brittany worked quickly to treat the burns.
“Mattie, what does this mean?” Brittany asked in panic.
“I don’t know. Just stay calm. We’ll figure it out.”
“I don’t understand. Was this branding from the Goddess? Why would she brand you? Did you do anything to upset her, Mattie?” Brittany kept peppering him with endless questions.
Finally, Matthew blew up. “Enough! I don’t fu.cking know, Britt! Shut the f***k up. Look, I am sorry. I am in pain, and your nonstop questions aren’t helping. I don’t know what happened, but I know it's not good.”
“You’re right!” Councilman Hartt entered the room with the three Elders following behind him. Tony Carter is also attending the meeting. “It’s not good. You two had better sta
