Kali's POV
The council chamber was colder than usual, not from draft or stone, but from the way their gazes cut into me. Hell, of I had known that the council had plans of serving frosted glares throughout the time they'd called us here, then best believe that I would have attended with ty a couple of hoodies or blankets to keep the cold out.
Their high backed chairs were the first thing that caught my eyes. They lined the dais, with each of their faces drawn and taut as if they’d all swallowed something sour. I don't think they had though,it was just their stinky attitude making them look like the pieces of s**t they were.
“Thank you all for coming on such short notice.” Mara started with a smile. As she spoke, I noticed she held everyone's gazes with a smile, everyone except me th
