As the Council members leaned in to read, murmurs of agreement began to ripple through the room. Queen Tonya’s face paled with anger, but she kept her composure. “You still need to prove that the rules were broken, which is not the case.”
Markus’s expression remained resolute. “I can prove it.” He mind linked his Beta, Atlas, who promptly brought in Angelica inside the room.
Initially, Angelica was thrilled when Atlas sought her out, believing Markus wanted to meet her privately. Her excitement turned to dread when she entered the Council chamber and saw the assembled Council members. Her father, a reputable council member, looked at her with concern. “What is the meaning of this?”
Queen Tonya looked at her conflicted, while her temper was about to explode. What game was Markus playing?
