Alexander's POV,
We were in the council meeting room. The council members consisted of three women and two men, out of whom two were omegas, one was a beta, and two were alphas. All of them were looking at Michael with curious eyes.
The council meeting room was just like any ordinary meeting room with tinted glass.
"We are glad that you are finally willing to tell us what happened with you, Michael," John, the alpha, said.
Michael opened his mouth to say something, but he couldn't. He was feeling way more nervous and anxious than ever, but this time it was evident on his face.
"Take your time, Michael. We know it must be hard," John said.
"Is it okay if I touch him?" I asked. I know to calm him and myself down, but I need to touch him, I need to hug him.
"Of course. Just don't be inappropriate in front of us, Alexander," Sia, the beta said.
"I would never," I turned to Michael and cupped his face, making him look directly into my eyes. I was taken aback by the raw emotions in his eyes.
"It's okay, love. I am here, sweetheart. You are not alone. You know, you have to tell them the truth. You can't let your previous pack find another victim." I didn't whisper, so everyone in the room heard. The council frowned, but they didn't say a word because they knew that I needed to calm Michael down for him to speak even a word.
"I-I know," those were the first words he spoke since today morning.
"Then let's do it. No one is going to blame here. Remember, you were the victim too." I pecked his forehead and released his cheeks when he nodded.
"He is ready," I told the council, who nodded and gave Michael their undivided attention.
"So, tell us, Michael, why did you run away from your previous pack?" Sahil, the omega, asked.
"I was sold by my parents, who were the beta of the pack, to the head alpha of the pack when I was sixteen. I was not sold as much as I was given away." Michael held my hand as soon as done speaking.
The council blinked.
"What was the age of the head alpha and why?" Tina, the other alpha, asked.
"He was around the age of thirty, and because he claimed to be my mate"
"Can you give us the details of everything that happened that day and since then? And if possible, before the incident occurred. Anything and everything you can remember, Michael" Sophia, the other omega, said.
Michael nodded and took a deep breath before telling, "I want my mate out of the room before I start."
Everyone looked at him in shock, including me. Why would he request such a thing?!
"Why would you request-" I was interrupted by Sophia telling, "Alexander, please leave the room."
"But he is my-"
"We understand, Alexander, but if he is not comfortable sharing the details around you, then you need to step out of the room because we need to know the details to take our next step. Kindly leave," Sahil said.
"Fine!" I left the room in fury.
The moment I closed the door, I felt him build up a wall because I couldn't feel a thing he was feeling. Why do you not want me to know what happened with you, Michael?