We couldn’t execute our plan immediately as we wanted Mia to be discharged first so she and her baby were safe. Damien attended a high council meeting today, and he has been in a sour mood since he returned. ‘How did it go?’ I knew today was the day he officially announced my existence to the high council. I guess that they didn’t take it well. ‘We can talk about that later. Focus.’ The guards were already stationed outside and within the hospital, as we approached to confront Marie. Damien had decided that it was best we did it in a public space to limit Marie’s escape options. ‘Whatever. Someone’s got his panties in a twist.’ He sighed and stopped in his tracks. ‘It didn’t go well. They didn’t take the news well and it has caused a bit of an upturn in the high council. I promised

