Sandra waited outside the hall. She couldn't bring herself to make a statement before the council of elders from the strongest pack, the Lakeview. She wanted to prove to Xander she could hold her own, but sadly she was too nice for this world.
She opened the doors and all eyes were on her. She felt a slight tug from behind, "I'll take it from here," Xander said softly into her ears. She felt less depraved and exited the room with emotional relief.
The Lakeview pack had five wolves who were once alphas of their own pack. A female Alpha was in their midst. They are the supreme wolves, the council elders. From every cardinal and the center, they wore shrill turquoise trench coats and grim expressions on their faces. They spoke their words boldly, letting off a smoldering intensity.
"Young Marion… you finally show your face," An elder seated in the middle of the council said sternly. "We are yet to see your supposed mate."
