ROI I am standing before the council again. One would think I am doing a shitty job protecting Jared. The last time, I escaped punishment, but I don’t think I am going to be so lucky this time. Despite being summoned here, I have no intention of speaking the truth. I refuse to pronounce Alpha Jared dead in public while he is still breathing. “What do you have to say about the rumor about the prophecy?” Atticus asked, his eyes staring intently at me. “I am as shocked as everyone about the news,” I replied with an emotionless face. “Are you saying this is your first time hearing the rumor?” Castor asked. I paused, trying to think of all the possibilities before opening my mouth to tell more lies. What if she didn’t just eavesdrop? What if she has a recording? What if she was working

