The conference room is now free of onlookers, and the Council remains seated at the table, ready to hear testimony from the women in Cole’s harem. Warriors have gone to fetch them from the mansion, giving me some time to reflect on recent events since Windcrest Alpha's downfall.
Now I understand that the voice in my mind, which Era had permitted me to hear, belonged to Beta Zen. Observing how he collaborated with Johnston during Cole's liquidation made it clear they were coordinating efforts to rescue me from my predicament. There was never a doubt in my mind about Johnston coming through for me. Against a full-blooded Alpha like Cole, even with martial arts expertise like me, I knew I wouldn’t stand a chance on my own. But Johnston is and always will be my hero.
But as I think about it,
