Chapter 31 : A ray of light

Lawrence’s POV

"Is there something the alpha is keeping from us, the elders of the great council of our pack?" Elder Albert's voice cut through the silence, his eyes narrowing as he observed my confusion and the desperate search for an excuse on my face.

I stood silently for a moment, unable to find the words. Their piercing gazes bore into me as I remained motionless and Ideas seemed to be far away from my mind.

"You paint such a despairing portrait of my pain," I managed to say, hoping to divert their attention and thought from the question at hand.

"We have no intention of making you look bad. We are only concerned about the welfare of our alpha," Elder Clement added, his tone more measured.

"Well, you need not worry yourselves much. As you can see, I am fine now," I replied, though I was trying every effort to hide my attachment—or rather, involvement—with what had transpired at the mansion.

Bella stood there with them in the office, her presence a constant reminder that I wasn't