The two royals exited the throne room, leaving the members of the War Council behind. Outside the throne room stood a beta alpha that served the king's brother, Cirrus. The man was as hulking as all beta alphas were, but something about his face raised several red flags within Katie's mind. Unfortunately, she had no control over how these events unfolded and could only spare a second to try and remember where she'd seen him before returning her attention to the events before her.
"You're dismissed, for now, Rana," Cirrus told the crimson-eyed man. With a bow, Rana walked away from the two of them, not saying a word, "You have one diligent beta alpha."
"Yes, I'm lucky to have him," Cirrus responded, "What is it you wish to discuss?"