EMILIA'S POV

“And that concludes our order of business here gentlemen. You are all dismissed. I’d like a moment alone with the ladies.” Raymond spoke, retracting Emilia from her frightened trance. The rest of the Council, including the man she had been engaged in a stare-down with all marched out of the room, leaving their alpha and the two women alone.

”You too Dolores” Raymond re-emphasized. Both women cast glances at one another for a brief moment before Dolores finally exited the room, leaving Raymond and Emilia all alone.

“What was that all about?” Raymond spoke yet again, in a calm relaxed voice.

“What are you talking about?” Emilia replied,...