Chapter 164

Kaidan's POV

The council meeting was underway, and I sat in the main seat at the head of the long table, Cyprian and Ryker sat on either side of me.

Across from us, the elders and officials spoke over one another, their voices carrying the weight of frustration that had been building for days.

“We’ve let this matter sit for too long,” Elder Varrick said, his voice firm as he leaned forward on th