Feeling important
Talia understood that James was telling her all that about the Council of Alphas with the intention that she should attend it, as an Alpha.
The idea of her being stuck in the same place with Alphas who had bad intentions toward Damon, and maybe they were involved in the witch-breeding nightmare, made Talia's skin crawl, but she liked the thought of supporting Damon.
Talia was aware that since Damon became the Alpha of the Dark Howlers pack, he faced many challenges alone. Sure, there were Caden, Stephanie, Maya, and maybe a few others, but they could only offer their advice and support from the side. Damon had to tackle one challenge after another on his own; he negotiated and fought as one against many, and this was Talia's chance to stand by his side when it counts, as his equal. It made her feel important.