Whilst Annalise stood waiting on the ground floor of the headquarters, Liam went to their conference room, where Odette and the Council were talking. Noah was there, as he already knew. Liam kept his hands in his pocket to refrain himself. He also avoided Noah’s eyes. He wanted to restrict himself and to be able to do it, he needed to ignore his existence.

“Alpha.” The council stood up to pay respect. He bowed his head a little, and it was what Odette did as well. “We have just come to a decision.”

“And that is?” Liam threw them a cold gaze. He stayed in his position and maintained the...