Skylar awoke, disappointed to find that Mason had already left their room. She took her morning shower and dressed quickly. She had a feeling something was wrong. As she reached the first floor, voices she didn't recognize reached her ears. She walked to the sound of them and found that the conference room was full of unfamiliar faces. Her wolves were on edge, and she tried to assure them that everything would be ok. She walked towards Mason, who sat at the head of the table, along with Jackson, Anderson, Cassandra, and the four guardians. Skylar had met the council after her shopping trip. This wasn't anyone from the council, and they didn't smell like wolves. She was confused and on alert. Mason smiled as she slid in the chair next to him, "Skylar, this is Julia. I will let her expla

