Chapter 77 I Refuse All Of This

• A few days later, Theobald was presented to the council. Even if still wrapped in bandages and supporting his own weight on a walking cane, he looked dashing in his gala uniform.
• Tired from the excruciatingly long presentation of his case, standing in front of the elder witches, Theobald had now been excused to sit on a bench in the hallway.
• Raquel emerged from the Sacred Coven where the council gathered half an hour later. This was her second time there. The only other time was when Nicholette had been ordained Huntress. That was a very distinguished and happy occasion. This second time around, it wasn't.