#Chapter 59: Hurry Up

Ruby We all managed to wait until we were enclosed in Daniel’s car before Caleb said, “This is bullshit.” “Bigger than bullshit,” Joseph added in agreement. “Bear shit.” “Polar bear shit,” Daniel tacked on, specifying the most terrifying bear breed as he started driving us back to Caleb’s property. “I wanted to rip Elder Roman’s head off when he said ‘werewolves’ like that,” Caleb said. My heart thrummed at his continued defense of me, even while I waited for the other shoe to drop. For him to turn against me eventually. I wish I felt as angry about Elder Roman’s condescension toward my kind. Mostly, I just felt embarrassed. “I can’t believe they called into question Ruby’s leadership abilities when she’s literally the heir to the Prenian throne,” Joseph said. It was nice to hear him defending me, too. “All because the damn Elder Council is too cowardly to admit their real concerns with her.” Those words gave me pause. “What are you talking about?” I asked, turning aroun