Jayden's POV
The morning had finally arrived.
My first public appearance as Damon's new leader would take place at one of the city's most prestigious schools. This wasn't just a casual visit. Every detail had been orchestrated to send a clear message that I wasn't some distant executive hidden away in a boardroom somewhere.
I was accessible. Present. Invested in the future of their children.
Palmer had briefed me extensively on the strategy. Win over the human population first, he'd said, and the real work of balancing both realms could begin in earnest.
I smoothed down my tailored jacket as we moved through the mansion's pristine corridors toward the underground garage. Our destination waited below in polished black luxury, surrounded by enough security to protect a small nation.
