Chapter 6

(Harper’s POV)

I woke up wrapped in Elias’ arms. I felt relaxed and attempted to go back to sleep, as it was still dark out, but there was a niggling thought in the back of my mind that kept me awake. Drake told me that Colton had requested to see me. What was strange was that this was the first time he had made the request. Like he could feel that I was here on Council grounds. Drake told me they were only entertaining his request because he had been an exemplary prisoner since he had arrived six months ago. He had even been willing to help in the research the Council was doing on the demon bloods. Drake said that having a willing demon blood to answer their questions was a rarity, so Colton was afforded a few perks others were not.

I untangled myself from Elias’ arms as quietly as possible. I knew he didn’t want me to comply with the visitor request. The Alpha in him was obviously protective and I could understand that. If he had an abusive ex mate, I probably would have kicked off