“We can keep the focus broad. I think Kane’s right, though, knowing what I do now,” Lucien said. “Does anyone have anything else they want added to the petition?”
“Penalties,” Shay blurted, and all eyes turned to her. “There should be penalties put in place against the ODL and a formal review process to handle things like what happened to Gracelyn at the ODL. They shouldn’t get to harass us with no recourse. Right now, they’re above the law, and that’s not okay.” She lifted her chin even as she stepped closer to Dirge’s side, as if she could hide from the attention.
As everyone discussed the various ways we could and should ask for review or removal of overzealous ODL agents, Leigh excused herself and stepped out of the room.
Everything in me wanted to follow her, but I’d already left h
