Chapter 133: Alliance Fractures
Aiden POV
The emergency council meeting burst into chaos before I could even call it to order. Representatives from twelve different supernatural groups shouted over each other, their words echoing off the cave walls like angry thunder.
"You brought vampires into our sacred space!" The River Pack Alpha slammed his fist on the stone table. "My wolves can smell their death magic everywhere!"
"Original Vampires destroyed half of reality!" Elder Thompson from the Mountain Coven pointed an accusing finger at where Dmitri had been sitting just hours ago. "And you expect us to trust them?"
I stood at the head of the table, watching everything I’d worked to build fall around me. For months, I’d encouraged these groups to work together against the Moon Goddess. Now Dmitri’s memory revelation threatened to tear apart our only hope of life.
"Everyone needs to calm down," I said, using my Alpha voice. Some of the yelling stopped, but angry whispers continued around the table.
"Calm down?" The Fairy Queen’s wings buzzed with anger. "One of the beings responsible for the Great Collapse has been among us this entire time. How many of our people died because of what his kind did?"
My heart sank. This was exactly what I’d feared would happen. The moment our union learned about the Original Vampires’ role in damaging reality, old prejudices and fears would surface. Unity would become impossible.
"Dmitri didn’t know," I said strongly. "His thoughts were locked away. He’s been helping us fight the Moon Goddess."
"How convenient," sneered the Demon spokesman. "The vampire suddenly remembers he’s old and powerful right when we need him most. Sounds like a trick to me."
Lily shifted beside me, her face pale with worry. I could feel her worry through our mate bond, adding to my own stress. Caleb sat on my other side, frantically taking notes about everything being said. Brock stood near the cave opening, his hand resting on his sword.