THE ALPHA’S QUIET TEMPTATION
“You are council members, not squabbling merchants. You will conduct yourselves with the dignity your positions demand, or you will find yourselves replaced by those who can.”
The threat hung in the air. Several of the other council members shifted uncomfortably in their seats.
“Is that understood?” I asked.
“Yes, my lord,” Jensen muttered.
“Yes, my lord,” Valor echoed.
“Good.” I began gathering the documents in front of me. “This meeting is…”
“Actually, my lord,” Jensen interrupted, then quickly added, “if I may?”
I looked at him, waiting.
“There’s another matter the council wishes to discuss. Regarding the… surrogate.”