The trip back to the council was long and boring. They stopped once and stayed overnight at a safe house. Sasha was eager to see Ayden and to be done with all this drama. She knew that there was nothing she could do until Kaila and Xander had told the rest of the council what they had found out from Mikaela. Based on that, they would make their final decision. When they pulled up to the council hall, Sasha was suitably impressed by its beauty. The Victorian home certainly had been a good choice. “Sasha!” she heard Ayden call out to her and she rushed into his open arms, embracing as if they hadn’t seen each other in years. “Thank the gods you are safe,” he whispered as he kissed her softly. “Um…excuse me,” they broke apart as Xander gave them a stern look. “The council will meet, and Kai