Chapter 224

On Thursday we had a Council meeting that I hoped would be cancelled since Alexis would not be able to attend as our Elder. But no, it didn't work like that.

Ferris was sent to fill in for Alexis. Ferris and Alexis were the closest things to friends as Elders could become, so none of us got amped up at the prospect of being in the presence of someone who hated us the way Malarias had. Ferris wore the customary white robe, which was the attire of the Elders convening over a Council meeting, although they had their own individual designs. Ferris' design had intricate gold stitching around the neckline. He was blonde and attractive despite the black eyes and corpse-like skin.

It was nice to attend the weekly meeting without having to look at Monica or to see Alexis. And with Malarias off somewhere being punished for sabotaging his own Council, it was a downright good time.

Ran was already there. For the most part the meetings were only supposed to be attended by the Council members and