Chapter 89

*****Erika's POV***** We sat before Elder Gridshade, patiently waiting for his explanation since the only thing he had been doing for the past few minutes was sniffing and sobbing. I glanced at the others who also seemed impatient as a frown appeared on their faces. Paula was calm as always while sitting close to her mate, Gage. Kat sat alone, just like me and Alex. I wasn't about to cozy up to anyone being the Alpha that everyone should be afraid of. Finally, after the whole time of sniffing and all, Elder Gridshade finally stopped crying. A part of me felt touched, even if he had just tried to fight me a few minutes ago. Even though I appeared heartless, I could still understand that his actions were for his daughter. But I also couldn't stand by and watch him insult my position as Alpha, talking shit about women ascending or not ascending as Alpha. After we were sure that he had calmed down, I began again, "So tell us what happened." He glanced up at me and our eyes met. He then kep