Reed's POV Seraphina's hand flexes on my shoulder as she stands beside me in my office. Luca and Eliza sit amongst the council elders infront of us. A man with a well pronounced scowl on his face stands and bows before taking a step forward to present a parchment paper on my desk. "Alpha Reed Royal, Luna Seraphina. We, the members of the council are before you today because a fellow alpha in a neighboring territory was concerned you kept a fugitive here willingly. Is that true?" "I find it amusing that you thought it necessary to come with your entourage just to ask such a simple question. I don't feel pressured at all" I respond calmly while the old man's face takes on a look of disgust. Luca Snickers beside them and Eliza berates his while attempting to hide her own smile. The other

