This morning, Elara was mostly quiet, speaking only to inquire about the meeting, which we decided to hold after a breakfast that she hardly touched. As we made our way to the meeting, I noticed her shift to my left side when Jayce walked beside her. I took her hand in a gesture of comfort, understanding that my brother’s rejection must be incredibly painful for her, especially now that she had regained her memories of the bond. By the time we arrived, the council was already seated. After I introduced Elara to everyone and discussed the need to contact the other packs to demand the return of the Lycans from the exhibits so they could be set free during the cremation. I took my seat and turned my attention to Elara. "You wanted to speak," I said, smiling at her. "I’m not certain if you

