From Outcast To Alpha's Queen
Elder Merkus and Elder Dante were deep in conversation, their voices low as they discussed the evening's meeting.
Suddenly, Merkus stopped mid-sentence. His eyes widened, and he nearly stumbled back.
"Gods..." Dante whispered, his face turning ghostly pale.
Lying in the center of the hall was a young woman. Her white silk dress was shredded, soaked through with dark, spreading crimson. It was Sora, the only daughter of Elder Ramesh, the most powerful and senior member of the High Council. Her eyes were still open, staring vacantly at the ceiling. She was clearly gone.