"My borders are not pristine because of a conspiracy," Alexi suddenly shouted the exact moment he saw Dante stand up. His voice finally lost its practiced calmness.
He stepped out from behind Konstantin's chair, looking directly at Lucien with a challenging look. "They are stable because I am the only one in this room who prepared. All of you were too busy playing house in each of your castles."
"Enough!"
Konstantin's voice suddenly boomed with his ancient power that vibrated into their very bones. He stood, and everyone in the room felt small compared to his massive body. "The Western and Northern sectors are under a Tier One breach. All political grievances are suspended. This is a state of Siege."
Dante kept looking at the Council leader, keeping his expression calm. He wasn't even thinking about the borders at all. He was thinking about Lilian, sitting there in the Impeh only Katya for protection while the rogues were
"We are leaving," he announced.
