#Chapter 24 – Those in Favor

Olivia's POV As Ethan and I entered the grand hall for the Alpha Council meeting, an air of tension crackled like electricity. So much power in one room could be oppressive. Alphas from various packs filled the room, their sharp gazes assessing everyone who dared to cross the threshold. I could sense their power, a palpable force that thrummed in the air. Ethan led me through the throng, his presence a grounding force. I clutched Ethan’s arm, resisting the weight of feeling slamming into me, but I could feel Ethan’s nerves beneath the surface. Ethan’s grip tightened as he spotted Aiden across the room, his jaw clenching. “Stay close,” he murmured, his voice low and fierce. As the meeting was called to order, I tried to focus. Alphas spoke of territory and alliances, but my thoughts kept drifting to the impending vote. This was the moment Ethan had been waiting for; this vote was the reason he proposed this mating arrangement in the first place. ‘Those in favor of Aiden