#Chapter 91 - Final Vote

Olivia's POV My heart pounded with anticipation as I stepped into the Alpha Council chamber beside Ethan. The murmur of voices hushed as we took our seats, the full weight of the Council’s gaze on us. I couldn’t help but notice the way everyone’s eyes flicked toward me, as if they were waiting for something to happen. Chloe sat across from us nest to Aiden, her eyes cold, calculating, and full of disdain. She wasn’t hiding her intentions anymore, and I could feel it: she was smug as if she’d already won. As the meeting was called to order, Chloe wasted no time launching into her attack, her voice ringing out with carefully chosen words meant to sow more doubt. “Do you really think this alliance between Storm Haven and Thorne Ridge is built on something solid?” Chloe’s words were aimed directly at me. “We have no assurances that she is loyal to Alpha Ethan and the Packs. And how can we trust his leadership when he hasn’t even completed the bond his so-called Mate?” I fe