Her Grumpy Alpha: A Grumpy Sunshine Second Chance Paranormal Romance by Wylde Laura

Author:Wylde, Laura
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-08-13T00:00:00+00:00

TWELVE

JAMES

The Council of Elders was a revered assembly among the clan and standing before them in their woodland headquarters was both an honor and a daunting task. The meeting ground was surrounded by towering ancient trees, their branches forming a natural canopy that filtered the sunlight, casting dappled shadows on the ground. Moss-covered rocks and a carpet of fallen leaves underfoot added to the mystical atmosphere.

The elders themselves were a group of wise, weathered individuals, each marked by the passage of time and experience. Their eyes held the weight of years of decisions and judgments, and their presence commanded respect. As I stood before them, I couldn’t help but feel the gravity of the moment.

This meeting was not just a formality; it was the next logical step in our pursuit of getting Brian exiled. The evidence against him was mounting, and his threats to the clan’s stability and our lives were too great to be ignored. The Council of Elders held the power to make the final decision, and I needed to make a compelling case.

“Brian’s actions go beyond the realm of normal clan politics,” I explained. “He is deliberately trying to undermine my leadership, tarnishing the image of our clan in the process. His ambition for power knows no bounds, and he’s using sinister tactics to achieve his goals.”

Elder Clara, a woman with kind eyes and a keen sense of judgment, spoke up, “Tell us more, James. What specifically has he done?”

“He has attempted to sabotage my romantic relationship, manipulating circumstances to create discord between us. But what’s even more troubling is his eerie influence over women. He may possess a mysterious magical item, the source of his power, and it’s a grave threat to our clan’s unity. If he continues to get women to do things for him, such as setting fires at my sawmill, then there’s no telling what he will do and how far he will take this.

Elder Samuel, a man with a calm and measured presence, interjected, “You’re saying he possesses a magical item that manipulates women? How does it work?”

“We aren’t too sure yet. That’s what we’re trying to figure out.”

“Well then, why don’t we ask him ourselves.” Elder Clara looked over my head. “It’s time to bring in Brian Gorski.”

My heart sank. I knew I would have to face him eventually, but I didn’t plan for that to be an immediate thing. I turned to see him striding into the room. He loomed larger and more intimidating than ever, a menacing figure that cast a shadow over our hopes for resolution.

Brian was a colossal presence, standing head and shoulders above most, his massive frame a testament to his physical prowess. His muscular build, dark hair, and beard accentuated his imposing stature, and his piercing, dark brown eyes bore into me with a malevolence that sent shivers down my spine.

“So, James,” he said with a painful smirk, “I hear you’ve been saying things about me. Do you want to talk?”

Great, so I guess we were doing this then.

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