Chapter 8

Theós POV:

With my forehead pressed against the cool counter table, I silently grumbled to myself about the meeting that I was just in.

Stupid council. How dare they try and defy me? They knew what was going on with me and Aries mate. How fragile she was. How she still isn't use to her mates. Why would I introduce Charlotte to them when she can't even leave the room? They want to rush something that shouldn't, and won't be rushed. If it will take Charlotte years to trust us, then they'll have to wait years. I rather have her take her time then to rush her and her to hate us later on.

"I see the meeting went well."

I lifted my head from the counter, glaring over at Aries and Timothy. "Why did you tell me to meet you in the kitchen? Shouldn't we be in Charlotte's room?"

"This is about Charlotte, that's why I told you to meet me in here." Sliding in a chair next to me, he plopped the tray, still with food that I cook, onto the table. "I didn't want to discuss this in front of her. Someth