Chapter 224

SERAPHINA Three months before the Grand Council Meeting, Kaelos and I decided to hold a mock Council Meeting—a complete simulation with all the senior members of the Nightveil Pack acting as representatives of various Packs. We set up the Main Council Chamber exactly as it would be for the real meeting. Alaric sat at the center podium, with Celine beside him as chief advisor. Kaelos and I sat in the back row, observing but not intervening. Beta Archer acted as the Alpha of the Western Mountain Pack—friendly but demanding. Gamma Silas played the Alpha of the Southwestern Desert Pack—skeptical and challenging. Elder Marcus took on the role of European Council representative—formal and traditional. Sophia, Alaric's nanny since childhood, even participated, acting as Luna of the Eastern Coastal Pack, who was very concerned about social issues. “The Council is now in session,” Alaric announced, his voice clear and authoritative. “Thank you all for coming. Today's agenda includes discussion