Nicholas and I agreed that we needed to have some 'shock and awe' to pull off the treaty without the Councils attacking us. "The Council members are aware of my dealings with Emily, and they don't like it. I can explain inviting the Supreme Vampire and the Master Australian Vampire from a diplomatic standpoint, and in recognition of your support of my Foundation. The wedding is the perfect venue to enforce a temporary truce between the species. I expect to see a lot of powerful Werewolves in attendance."

"The Council Chairmen and some Regional Chairs will come just to press their claims to the Southern Cross Pack. They don't like...