Dexter's POV:
Selene offered to search for my mother and rescue her.
Although we were able to find some clues, I was concerned that it might be another trap set by Austin.
I couldn't guarantee what I would do if something bad happened to Selene.
Since I was really worried about her safety, I sent my guards to watch over Selene.
I worked all night, foregoing sleep.
When morning came, I received an order from Austin to attend today's meeting.
Austin must have been impatient because he called for a royal elders' meeting so early in the morning.
He made the elders gather in the conference hall, and they waited for me there.
I moved slowly to buy some time.
It took me more than two hours to freshen up, change into appropriate attire, and get to the hall.
This was my first time feeling that the elders' meeting was so tough.
When I entered the room, everyone turned to look at me.
