Chapter 70: Fire

Celine “Two setbacks in one month.” The woman in the car said to Celine, clicking her tongue and tapping her heeled feet against the floor of the car. "I understand how that makes me look, but I'm the only one handling an alpha at the moment," Celine said, choosing not to be intimidated. "Is that what you think?" the woman asked, turning her face towards Celine. "It is what I think," Celine responded. The woman suddenly started laughing. "Alpha, yes. In the Court of Owls, we have the Grand Major's ear. In the Witches' Court, we have the Head of the Coven's ear. Just because the world has changed doesn't mean the authority system is not the same. Kings and Queens, Grandmages, Alphas, Coven Heads—they're all the same. They wield influence over those subjected to them. Alphas are a bit more difficult, yes, I understand, but it does not excuse your failures, Celine," the woman spat. Celine shook her head with a slight bow. "I'm not going to admit defeat," Celine said. "But believe me