"I hope I'm not late," Luke said with a casual smirk as he stepped into the hall.
Zilia froze. The hand she had been gripping around Casaio's palm slipped; her eyes widened, blinking rapidly as fear washed over her. She had served her former master once and the sight of him unmoored her.
"Luke Hunter?" Dominick murmured, rising from his seat. A faint smile touched his lips, a spark of hope kindled in him at the sight. Right beside him, Juniper's brow furrowed; she watched Luke warily, wary of whatever purpose Gabriel had for bringing him.
Gabriel and Luke walked to the center of the council hall and paused. Gabriel inclined his head first to the Alpha King, then swept his gaze over the assembled council.
"Your Majesty, council members," he began, his voice measured, "I brought the Alpha of Blood Dominion so you may hear, directly from him, the information Zilia provided. Remember: Alpha Luke and our King have signed a peace treaty to end the enmity."
