Chapter 13 ; The elders

Knox's POV

The grand stone walls of the council hall towered proudly in front of me as I approached the entrance. I could hear the faint echoes of muffled angry voices inside, it was the sounds of problems and unrest.

Standing just outside the doors was my Beta, Andrew, looking as serious as ever.

“How’s it going in there, Andrew?” I asked, knowing full well I probably wouldn’t like the answer.

Andrew shook his head and winced. “Not good sir. The council members are more unhappy than ever before. They’re all on edge.”

I let out a weary sigh. “When were they ever happy?” I muttered, brushing past him as I pushed open the heavy oak doors.

Inside, the council hall was as I expected—filled with mostly chubby men seated in a semicircle.

Their eyes immediately snapped up to me as I entered. Their faces showed different degrees of irritation and impatience. I didn’t even have a chance to take my seat before one of them, Councilman Morris, shot up with a frown.

“There he is, finally. So you