Chapter 23: The Past and The Future NICHOLAS Following my tough questions, silence fell over the room as all eyes were now on the leader of The Council, who was unable to look at us as his eyes clouded over, obvious that he was delving deep into his own darkness in his mind. I finally broke the long pause in our heated conversation, stating harshly, “If you are thinking about using the witch as a pawn, Lorenzo, I won’t be a part of this, not if she is actually using her power for good. Not after what she and the Rogue 8 have done for the Crescent Moons and so many other packs. Especially not if she is the reason I find Gavin alive.” “That’s not fair, my boy,” Soren breathed out, “I understand you are angry and if she has truly kept Gavin alive, I admit I agree with you, but

