Chapter Three
Byron could hear the angry voices emitting from the counsel room all the way down the hall. He grasped his computer tablet tighter and clenched his teeth. Today’s meeting would be volatile at best.
His liaison officer strode ahead of him, her boots striking the floor with force. Pausing just inside the doorway, Athee waited until Byron joined her before announcing his presence to those gathered.
“Cassan Commander Byron, in attendance!” she said, using her mental voice as well to draw attention.
The voices paused. Byron surveyed the room of prefects and council members with caution. Judging from the numbers, every city and tribe had sent representatives. Those gathered stared at Byron and his senior squadron leader for a moment before launching a volley of questions and ac
