Chapter 26

FERRIS' POV

I sat in the boardroom with Jackson and the council of his pack. Jackson sat at the head of the table.

I leaned in my chair, trying to maintain a calm demeanor but on the inside, I was filled with so much frustration and anger that I found it hard to keep it in. My thoughts kept drifting back to Elise, to everything Jackson must have done to her.

I clenched my fists under the table, forcing myself to focus on the meeting. This meeting was important. We were here to discuss strategies to deal with the rival packs and to bring about a much-needed peace. I had to keep my emotions in check, at least for now.

I wished I could see Elise, just to set my eyes on her and make sure she was okay. I knew she was in the palace but I didn't know where.

I might have to ask some of the workers here. I was so near to her and still, I felt far from her. Jackson cleared his throat and spoke up .

"We are facing threats from the rival packs. We need to make up a strategy that not only se