Mate!

The sudden appearance of the elders of the Elder Council tamed the spectators. They became docile and silently moved to one corner of the hall, restraining their auras and lowering their presence to avoid getting in their way.

Selena, Max, Damon, and Bridgette had followed the crowd when they passed the Ballroom, and naturally blended themselves amidst them.

The atmosphere became tense. Everyone held their breath and waited for the female sitting with the Emperor to cower and cry her eyes out under the grim oppression of the elders' aura.

Seconds ticked, people wiped cold sweats from their foreheads and uncomfortably shuffled their feet. But the female remained quiet and composed, not even flinching under the elders' intimidating glares.

"Heh...I see we have a daring pup here, Elder Fin." One of the elders finally chuckled and diffused the awkward atmosphere.

"Hmph! More like a disrespectful and ignorant fool!" Elder Fin snorted.

The Lykan Emperor's brows creased at the words. The wre