Cage's POV

I knew something was very wrong the instant I got Kieran's text: Council room now!

Fuck!

I jerked on a pair of jeans and boots but didn't bother with a shirt. Traveling at a run, it took me less than a few minutes to arrive. When I burst through the door, I was completely confused at the scene in front of me.

Across the room, there was an enormous tiger lying down on the floor!

For a moment, I thought this was Kieran's idea of a joke. But then several things caught my attention. First, Alaric turned around to face me. There was absolutely no reason he should...