The Council of Alphas (ends)

The group paused in the hallway when one Guardian addressed Talia. "Alpha Talia, we would like a word with you."

Talia didn't want to delay their return to the Dark Howlers pack, but she knew that it won't be easy to wiggle out of this, and also, she was curious to find out why the Guardians wanted to meet with her. "Give me a few minutes to say goodbye to my friends."

The man nodded. "Take your time. We will wait for you in the lounge."

The Guardian left and they all saw five Alphas and their Betas standing further down the hallway. Alphas William, Peter, Patrick, Robert, and Adam.

'What do they want?', Talia asked Damon through their mind-link.

Instead of responding, Damon stood in front of Talia protectively and asked, "Can we help you?"

"We were hoping for a word with Alpha Talia.", Alpha William said.

Talia put her hand on Damon's shoulder and stepped next to him. "What is it?"