Alpha Gideon's Pov
I stepped into the council chamber, my stride steady, gaze sharp, and locked onto one man—Dan.
What in the world is he doing here?
He wasn’t just unwelcome. He was banned. I had made that clear the last time he crossed the line. He was never to enter my mansion again, yet here he was, sitting like he belonged.
The head of the council stood at once when he saw me, offering a respectful nod. Dan followed suit, rising to his feet and pretending as if everything was fine. As if he hadn’t broken every rule I laid down.
I didn’t acknowledge either of them.
No nod. No glance. Nothing.
Instead, I walked straight to my seat at the front of the long table and sat down without a word. My silence said enough.
The room grew still, waiting for me to begin. I launched into the
