The heavy doors of the High Council chamber closed behind them with a resounding thud. The family stepped out into the cool afternoon air, the weight of the hearing still lingering like smoke. Sebas was taken back to the Redborne mansion first, where Aurora waited, recovering under the careful watch of the pack healers. Their marriage had been tested to its limits, but Aurora had chosen forgiveness and loyalty over resentment. She stood by her husband’s side even now, refusing to let Paloma’s influence tear them apart.Liliana, Matthias, and Shaina, accompanied by Orina acting more as a bodyguard than a secretary, decided on a change of scenery. They went to a quiet, upscale restaurant in neutral territory, a peaceful place with soft lighting, private booths, and the gentle hum of conversation. They chose a corner table overlooking a small garden, hoping for a moment of normalcy after the tense hearing.The meal started peacefully. Warm bread, fragrant so
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