ADRIAN'S POV
Three hours pass. Freya's still sleeping against my chest. Her breathing is even. Peaceful. Completely unaware of the war raging inside me.
I cannot sleep. Every time I close my eyes I see the Council chamber. See Nathaniel's smug face. Hear the votes being cast against me.
Against us.
Three votes. Three wolves who think they can tell me what to do with my mate. Who think they have any right to demand I send her away.
Kill them. Rip them apart. Show the pack what happens when you threaten what is ours.
We cannot kill the Council. That would be actual grounds for removal.
Then make them wish they were dead. Make them regret ever opening their mouths.
Kael has been like this for hours. Snarling. Pacing. Demanding blood. Demanding I do something instead of sitting here ho
