Chapter 75 Tensions Rise

• The council chamber was colder than usual. Or maybe it just felt that way with seven pairs of eyes fixed on me like I was something to be dissected.
• Lady Katheris sat at the head of the table, hands folded, expression unreadable. The other council members flanked her in a semicircle, their dark robes making them look like judges at an execution. Which, given the circumstances, wasn't far off.
• "Miss Vale." Katheris's voice was smooth, controlled. "Please explain the events of last night."