Winston's Pov
I stood at the podium as I scrutinized the faces of the pack members gathered in front of me. Their expressions were stern, unyielding, and some were even tinged with anger. It was clear they still weren't taking my words seriously, no matter how earnestly I tried to please them.
The murmurs in the crowd continued for about a minute, like a low, ominous rumble of thunder. My confidence wavered, but I had to persist. I had to make them understand. I needed to save Elizabeth from this mess, she couldn't just be embarrassed among the crowd.
Just when I thought the tension in the air might turn into an all-out confrontation, Leo's voice came through the crowd. I looked up to see him approach the podium and when he got to me, he bowed his head from greetings.
I nodded to hi
