Kiera's POV****
The next morning, we gathered once more in the imposing audience chamber of the Alpha Summit. The atmosphere was thick with tension, anticipation hanging in the air as we awaited the council's decision. Elder Talon, a towering figure with a commanding presence, sat at the head of the council bench, his expression unreadable. Bane stood beside me, his hand reassuringly on my shoulder. Karliah and Kammie flanked us, their faces a mix of hope and apprehension. Kristopher and his father Jerald sat on the opposite side of the chamber, their demeanor shifting between defiance and nervousness.
Elder Talon cleared his throat, his voice resonating through the chamber. "After careful consideration of the evidence presented by Alpha Bane Novak and his family, as well as the testimon
