The Elders Table
Michael's POV.
The total silence of the elders felt like my claim sank deeper.
She was going to be mine until I said otherwise.
The elders who had quite a lot to mutter about had their lips sealed as she stood like a statue, her expression a jumbo mix of emotion.
I couldn't tell what she was feeling. And I didn't care.
What I cared most about was her submission, her utmost composure as she walked up to me.
She unclenched her fist, her expression deepening as she appeared breath taken.
She glanced at the door and back to the elders. It took a minute for an elder to bow his head, then elder Merek followed, leading everyone to bow their heads.
Then, followed by their bowing cue, she moved forward at a slow pace. She moved up the few flight of stairs and stood
