Forty

D’Angelo

Heads turned to the head of the table where I sat as my phone pierced the air with a familiar tune, interrupting my meeting with the council. 

Zina rarely called unless it was something important, so I wondered why she was calling me now. 

"Excuse me, everyone. I need to take this call." I apologized to the group, then swiped the receiver with ease and moved to the window.

"Hey Z, what's up?"

"Something came up, and we need your presence in the clinic. Kira's here with me, and you need to hear her out."

My heart skipped. "Is it something I should be worried about? Is she okay?"

"She's fine, but she's very upset. One of the Omega boys, her ex-boyfriend, claimed that you beat him up. Can you imagine that?"

I was shocked and confused. "What the hell? That's ridiculous. What business do I have wit