Osiris: The Broken Brother - Chapter 29

Osiris

I follow Nero into the council’s chamber, trying to steady my breathing. My fists are clenched, knuckles white, and the anger boiling inside me is barely contained. Every time I think about Darius, about what he’s done to Eva, I want to tear him apart.

But now isn’t the time for bloodshed. We need to make our case here, in front of the council, and ensure they understand just what kind of monster we’re dealing with.

Nero’s beside me, his usual brooding expression firmly in place. He’s calm, at least outwardly, but I know he’s just as pissed as I am.

He’s already warned me to keep my cool, but fuck, it’s hard when I think about that bastard crossing into our territory to try and take Eva back like she was his goddamn property.

The council members are seated in their high-backed chairs, their faces cold and unreadable. I hate these meetings—the politics, the bullshit—but they’re necessary. If we want to keep Eva and Sophia safe, we need the council on our side.

We approach the