Ayla POV
After Aqua's party, Alex and I headed toward our room.
Alex was seething, he had had enough of Walsh's disrespect and defiance.
"Alex, calm down… anger will only cloud your judgment…" I placed my hand over his arm, trying to soothe him.
He wrapped his arms around me, bringing me close to his chest. "I know, my angel," he said.
As soon as his embrace loosened a little, I took a step back.
" I don't mean to get in others' business, but why is he still on the council? Do you have any idea why he is doing all this?" I asked.
Alexander huffed… took a deep breath and then closed his eyes. I know this is going to be hard for him to acknowledge, but it is necessary.
"My dad was a good friend of his. So, eventually, Walsh ended up on the council. I saw him like a member of m
