Helio
The moment I arrived at the council meeting, everyone was already present—except Calisto and his niece.
Imagine an Alpha calling for a meeting and those two still arriving late. If this had been the past, I probably wouldn’t have had the courage to do anything about it. But things have changed now.
I am no longer the Helio they once knew.
“And where are Calisto and Eleanor?” I asked immediately as I took my seat, scanning the room.
Mario was the first to stand and speak. This time, however, there was respect in his tone, especially after our little confrontation the other day.
“Sorry, Alpha. They are a bit late, but they should be here shortly,” he said with his head slightly bowed.
“Are you his spokesperson?” I asked calmly.
The room fell quiet as the others glanced at one a
