Stefan POV
I brought Amber with me to the council meeting, which conveniently was held in the throne room. As we approached, we saw that there was a large group of the elders, sequestered at a table, some of which had raised eyebrows as they took in Amber who was clutching my hand tightly.
"Don't be so nervous" I chided her, reassuringly squeezing her hand "They aren't going to hurt you or anything. This meeting will just be about boring kingdom matters."
Or so help me it better be.
At least I hoped that was the case. It was difficult to read the various expressions on the elder's faces, but Mathias was definitely there, glaring at me and particularly at Amber. She noticed and stiffened as I brought her to my side, my hand resting around her waist. We reached the table and I pulled
