Free Jordan's Misunderstanding by Jana Leigh Page B

know what to say about this, Oliver. If you had come to me when we first started the New Council, it would have been different. But waiting so long, and then only telling me when Jordan found out.” Quin said and looked at the man he had respected for so long.
    “I can only say that I wanted to spend time with my daughter. I honestly was prepared to come forward a long time ago. But once again, I listened to bad advice. I am sorry.” Oliver said.
    Qin nodded and then looked around the table. Everyone was uncomfortable. Cami sat with tears running down her cheeks and she was not able to look at Oliver. He could feel her pain. He knew that Jo could also, as the White Wolf of the Pack it was her gift. This was not doing anyone any good. Until they spoke to all the members involved, they could not make a decision. Oliver was the Old Council Alpha; this would require protocol that he would have to research.
    “Oliver, I order you be held in the Council jail until such a time that we can get all the information and make a decision.” Quin said and nodded to the Enforcers who stood to the side. They went and took Oliver by the arm and led him out of the room.
    Jo sobbed louder and Tey tried to calm her down. Cami just leaned over and put her arms around her best friend. They sat in silence for a few moments before Lacy spoke up. “I know I am new here and all, but what are we going to do?” Quin sighed and said, “I don"t know. We have to find out exactly what happened that night. It may have been years ago, but someone had to be there and remember. Who forgets your Alpha going crazy and killing two trusted member of his staff?”
    “Well, I could try and put together a memory potion. It takes a few days to make, but it may help Oliver remember.” Lacy said. “Well, I will have my mother make it; she is the best at those types of spells.”
    Quin nodded and then turned to Jo. “Jo, will that be okay?”
    “Anything, anything that will tell us the truth. I heard what my father said, but he just doesn"t have it in him. I can"t see him actually killing those people.” Jo said.
    “It was a long time ago, people change.” Levi said quietly.
    “I just need to do what I can.” Jo said.
    “What about Jordan? She is the victim here and she is the one who is out in the cold. I hate to say this, but she has a right to be here. We are supposed to protect the Chosen.” Teagan said.
    Jo began crying again and no one knew what to do. Their loyalty was being tested. Quin and Jaden started this quest on the premise the New Council is what was important.
    They would be loyal to the Council. Everyone who joined the Council was sworn to loyalty. This was the first time it was tested. It would not be the last, but it would certainly be the worst.
    “Jordan must be protected and brought in.” Quin said and stood up. “This is not up for discussion. She is a member of this Council and as such has our loyalty. I will call Devon.”
    Cami leaned back, put her hand to her mouth, and cried quietly. This could tear them apart, she thought and watched as the rest of the Council for the first time since they started, silently stood, and left the room without talking to one another.

Chapter 10
    Yes, things were going as planned. Oliver was in jail and the New Council was in shambles. Now he just had to get Jordan to himself and then she would be his.
    Everything was going to work out, The Master thought.
    He looked at the building that she lived in. Since she had left this morning with those men, she had not returned. She went to her parent"s house, he knew that much. The information had begun to flow about an hour after she reportedly left her parent"s house. Everyone had been yelling and screaming at Jordan as she had driven away from them with those men.
    He thought they would bring her back to her apartment. That is why he had come directly there. But she had not shown up. It had been a few hours, where the hell had they taken his