Inside the meeting room, several men sat on either side of a large table, with a muscular male sitting at the head of the table. His narrowed eyes glared at Nikolai, who stepped forward and, without care, took a seat at the opposite end.
Three Elders, two great elders and five mature wolves.
Nikolai quickly scanned the room, his fingers tapping his thigh while managing his breathing. The atmosphere became heavier the moment Black Bear stepped inside.
"What about the boy?" The largest male at the head of the table asked, ignoring Nikolai with a smug grin on his face.
Black Bear shifted slightly under Nikolai's sharp gaze.
"He's waiting in the other room, boss."
It might have been the first time he heard Black Bear speaking so politely to someone. None of his usual arrogance or bravado. Nikolai leaned back with a sigh, closing his eyes and ignoring their blatant disrespect.
"Bring him, then we can discuss what to do from here."
