ELLIOT.
The council room was already full when I walked in.
Elder Matthias sat at the head of the long table with his gnarled hands folded in front of him. Elder Cordelia was to his right looking as sour as ever. Elder Moren sat across from her with his usual calculating expression.
Dorian stood near the door with his arms crossed. Kara leaned against the far wall looking like she'd rather be anywhere else.
I took my seat across from Matthias. Rowan and Torhana filed in behind me and sat on either side.
"You're late," Matthias said without looking up.
"By two minutes," I replied. "Let's get started."
"We're waiting for one more."
The door opened and Seraphine walked in wearing a perfectly tailored suit. She smiled at the room like she belonged here.
My jaw tightened. "Why is she h
