The Breaking Point
There was tension in the great hall, and the pack was growing more divided than united due to the last fight. Elara's shadows flickered faintly beneath her skin as she stood next to Kieran at the council hall. Each look between pack members was like a dagger poised to pounce.
With his voice low enough for her to hear, Kieran leaned closer. "Remain vigilant. It doesn't feel quite right.
Elara looked around the room. "I understand. Cassandra hasn't spoken up enough.
Cassandra walked into the hall, her smile practiced, her steps purposeful, as though called by name. She moved with a confidence that made Elara shudder, surrounded by a few of her most devoted fans.
"Something is being planned by her," Kieran whispered.
Elara said, her shadows rippled with uneasiness, "I
