The next day the packhouse was bustling with life getting everything ready for the arrival of the council. I was more than nervous. I have never had to go in front of the council before. I knew I wasn't in trouble, but I also wasn't sure I wanted my story to be told. It was a dark story. Luca understood my hesitation to tell my story, but this needed to be done.
"We are doing this so Brandon can never hurt anyone else," Luca said while rubbing comforting circles in the palms of my hand.
"I know, but I still don't understand what possessed him to become the way he was. Is he just a bad guy or was this an isolated incident that he was pushed into? I have to talk to him before we go before the council." Luca frowned. He didn't want me going anywhere near him.
"Fine, but Robert will escort
