K I A R A "No," My father said, shaking his head. "He has already testified. There is nothing more to discuss." "I'm not asking," Damon said, his voice dropping to a dangerous growl. "I'm telling you. Let me speak to him. Or we settle this right here, right now. Alpha to Alpha." The room fell silent. The Council members looked at each other, unsure of what to do. They could see the fire in Damon's eyes. They knew he wasn't bluffing. My father's jaw tightened. He knew he couldn't back down, not in front of the Council. He would look weak. "Fine," he said, gritting his teeth. "Five minutes. But the Council members will be present. And you will not lay a hand on him." "I wouldn't dream of it," Damon said, a cold smile on his face. He walked towards the young man, who was now trembling

