#Chapter 56: A Dance in the Shadows

Olivia “I’m not welcome on the Council yet.” Nathan’s words struck me like a bolt of lightning. I had thought that we were coming close to him being welcomed on the Council and our arrangement could soon come to an end, but it seemed as though I was dead wrong. The gentle orchestral music faded into the background, replaced by the sound of my blood rushing through my ears. Meanwhile, the soft glow of the chandeliers cast an ethereal ambiance over the grand hall, but my mind was clouded with confusion. Colin’s harsh, icy eyes glared at me unwaveringly from across the crowd, making me feel sick to my stomach, until I finally ripped my gaze away and stared nervously down at the table. “Why won’t they accept you on the Alpha Council?” I asked quietly, my hand still gripping Nathan’s forearm tightly. Nathan shrugged. “It doesn’t matter,” he muttered. He continued to poke at his food with his fork, but I wasn’t finished. “Nathan,” I urged, “Please tell me.” Finally,