#Chapter 51: Shadows of Doubt

Nathan Olivia didn’t know this, but over the past weeks I had been working tirelessly, pushing myself to the limits, all for the chance to gain the approval of the Alpha Council. But no matter how hard I tried, it seemed that they never took me seriously. It was late in the day on a Friday when I was supposed to attend an Alpha Council meeting. Normally, during these meetings, I spent most of the time keeping the minutes or taking notes. Today, however, I was finally permitted to sit in on the meeting and have my first trial as a “member” of the council. As I entered the council chambers, I could already feel the judgmental gazes of the other Alphas weighing heavily on me. They whispered amongst themselves, casting disparaging glances in my direction. Ignoring their obvious disdain, I took my seat. The air in the council chamber was heavy with tension as I took my seat among the other Alphas. Their disapproving glances sent a wave of unease through me, but I ref