The elders

In the large room there was a round table, for obvious respective reasons, enough to hold more that twenty seats, though the room was wide the tension made it feel small.

Raphael sat down on one chair, Ray next to him, on the complete opposite side Asena had her seat, but Tala had to remain standing, she was not a leader.

"They will start arriving shortly, I suggest no greetings to those you know, no speaking out of terms" Raphael said looking at those with him.

Duke, Jane and Leopold stood behind Raphael against a wall, Ray could clearly see they where there to protect him.

The first to arrive was Lilith, she gave the room a scan but upon seeing the familiar faces she just blinked and headed over, taking a seat next to Raphael.

Farah arrived after, her seat next to Asena. Tala could see the pattern here, wolves one side, vampires on the other, still divided even if they are willing to be in the same room together.

She felt bubbles in her stomach when s