Chapter 21 In need of a healer GAEL’S POV Anxiety gripped the tail of my heart like it would tear it apart. The council meeting has never been this porous, and this particular direction would have me in stitches. I tried to focus, but their murmurings weren't helping. "Enough! Please!" I roared. Everything went silent all at once. "I need to have a private discussion with the Beta's. Please, let's adjourn the meeting till tomorrow." There was grumbling amongst them; however, none dared to counter me. Which was relieving; I would instead not exchange words with any of them, knowing fully well that the unrest is partially my fault. I leaned forward when the room was devoid of their noise. "Can you please explain what you talked about a few minutes ago?" I said to Beta Ezekiel. He c