ASHLEY’S POV “Sorry, I’m late,” Xavier walked in, taking a seat amongst the council men. It was quite a disturbing sight, because for the longest time, he had his place in front with myself and my father. Even at that time, there was an empty seat right beside me, which he normally occupied. Also, if he was just going to join the crowd, why did he need to make an announcement?“It’s okay. We are only just beginning,” the eldest councilman said. I expected that he was going to ask Xavier to move over and take his seat, but to my surprise, he said nothing. “Princess Ashley,” he turned right back to me. I could not prove it, but I could swear I was under attack. “The mating ceremony is in a few days and a couple of situations have shown upon our hands, forcing us to have this meeting,” his eyes were fixed on me. The intensity of the gaze will have anyone thinking he was trying to bore through my skin and into my soul. “Firstly, the attack,” I took a deep breath. This was indeed a mat
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