Darren's POV
I patted him on the back, transforming my smile into a happy one.
"I'm messing with you. It's good to see you. Honestly, I thought you wouldn't show."
"Well, I hate these things but the council insisted that we used this as an excuse to hold a meeting. If I keep dodging council meetings, I might be the first clan head to get kicked out."
"I see. The council doesn't give so many warnings but you've gotten the highest number since its inception. A vampire record breaker."
"Like I always say, my lord, life would be boring without some danger."
We walked down the hall, my eyes catching sight of Jason at the other end.
"You didn't come along with Judith? Or even one of her sons?"
"My first wife hates these things, that's why she barely invited anyone to her sons' coming-of-age ceremonies. As for Lilian and Ruby, they were all up for it but I just decided to go alone. My sons will be fine. I want to be in and out of her as quickly as possible."
