Chapter 5

Then, Lucian took a document from his lieutenant, Massimo Blackwood, stamped with the High Elder Council's golden seal.

He unfolded the document and showed it to the crowd. The room went dead silent.

Connor stared at the document, his eyes wide with disbelief. "No way! This can't be happening. How could she form a bond with someone from the Northland?"

He lunged off the stage, reaching for the document.

Massimo stepped forward, drew his sidearm from his belt, and pressed it against Connor's chest. "Back off," he said.

Connor froze, cold sweat trickling down his forehead.

He turned to me.…