Chapter 33-1 ★ Breaks my heart

Cedric POV "Welcome, Alpha Veiler, so glad you could make it." Councilman Cantu stands when I enter the room, stretching his arms wide to motion to the whole board room. 7 pairs of eyes land on me. Not every Council member is here. There's easily over 50 members, but not all of them are on standby all the time. I haven't been in the room in years. Now I know why. As soon as the doors close, I feel like I've been doused with ice cold water. I hate it here. Slithering into the closest leather chair, I bordely acknowledge the male I've come to despise over the last few years. As soon as he became part of the Council, I hated him. "Cantu." I say simply. That ought to satisfy him for now. I've never liked the lycan, he hasn't been on the council long, it's been less than 100 years at least. His thick, red mustache crinkles up when he notices my bored tone. Councilman Cantu glances around at the other members. He clearly meant