Chapter 53 The Ruling Council

SASHA POV "Ah, you have returned…Commander Sukoshku," the tall, otherworldly elf who interrupted my conference with my team remarks as I open the office door. He looks me up and down, as though he s expecting some sort of fae trick. This one s loyal to top brass. And none of them are taking any funny business. I just look at him, waiting for him to continue. "The Ruling Council sent me to…check the status of your office. I imagine…they will be pleased to know that you are here." I arch an eyebrow but otherwise do not react. I want him uncomfortable. "Um…. They instructed that, if you were here, you should come with me to their Inner Sanctum. They would like to speak with you at your earliest convenience," he adds once it s clear that I will not be encouraging this conversation. "Of course, I would be most pleased to engage in civil conversation with my colleagues," I reply. Berach ought to love that, if he s heard it. The elf