We got there a little later. All the Commanders were already there. When Commander Alton saw us he said, "Ashero, Your Grace, I'm glad you could make it. Now we can begin."
"What's this about?" Ash asked.
"One of our people has told us Her Grace's mother has returned from her trip," Commander Nature said.
I went still. ~Has she found out I'm not there?~ I asked.
"Not yet. But it's only a matter of time before she does."
~Yes.~ I agreed.
"Alora has also informed us that you know how to use your fire, You Grace," Commander Dominic said.
Ash and I both looked at her. "Sorry," she muttered. "It slipped out."
I sat. Here comes the part where I become Alpha. I had been hoping for more time but I guess that flew out the window. ~Yes. The knowledge I needed came to me when I agreed to be your Duchess.~
"Are you aware of what this means?" Commander Gillian asked.
~I am.~
