Chapter 97: The Council

"Good afternoon, Queen Katherine," the white cloaked councilwoman in the middle says. "I hope you are feeling better."

"Yes, I am." I nod, standing next to Dominic with Zack on my other side. "Thanks to the Archangel."

Her mouth curves into a smile. "I am aware," she says. "The Archangel has informed you that we have important business to discuss?"

"He did," I answer, biting my lip. Dominic takes my hand and softly rubs the top with his thumb.

"Very good," she says, leaning to the councilman on her left, whispering something I can't make out before looking back up. "I will get right to the business at hand." She folds her palms on her lap. "We have observed that the Prince and Princess have succeeded in mastering their new abilities."

"To some extent, yes," I answer, forcing a smile. "But we won't know the extent until their full Seraph transformation."

The councilwoman nods. "Agreed." She leans forward. "That is why time is of the essence."