“High Alpha, Pack Blackwater,” Fortier said with a hint of a nod, gesturing us all forward.
“I’m glad to see they’ve at least made an appointment this time,” Councilwoman Rubix said with an ill-concealed sneer.
“I helped with that, in case you were wondering. You seem to find me useless, so that should be one point in my column, at least,” Lucien said, sending her sarcastic tone straight back at her without missing a beat.
I raised my eyebrows as I watched them stare daggers at each other from opposite ends of the council table.
“Thank you for the warm welcome, Councilman Fortier.” Reed smoothly interrupted the staring contest. “We’re determined to work with the council to bring this petition to fruition for the greater good of all wolfkind. As you know, the ODL has had a deeply negati
