Chapter 44. Infatuation

Raymond’s POV

I left the room, just in time to see the elders, draped in bright long robes, storming over while ignoring the people around them.

Their expression bore a mixture of urgency and accusation, I could also see the hint of determination on their faces, a sign that they must have made a decision that was definitely not to my advantage.

But I was no longer worried.

The elder in lead, Elder Bernard began, “Alpha, the elders’ council has arrived at a conclusion.”

I cocked my brow in intrigue, “Oh, what might that be?”

Elder Bernard choked as though taken aback by my response. The other elders exchanged glances between themselves, and I found their expressions comical.

Elder Bernard hesitated for a while, but still voiced out, “The people have started blaming us, and of course, you as well. They claimed that you are incompetent, and…” He coughed unnaturally. “Errr… Unworthy of your status. So, we…”

I stared at him simply, b