RHEA
The council chamber had the feeling of a courtroom.
Hostile faces on every side. And there was Elder Chen in the chair, behind a not-terribly-thick facade of disapproval. And some twenty pack members were at least present to see whatever was going to occur subsequently.
I was still hurt, still tired, still taking everything in about my son’s trauma and Monica’s death. But I couldn't show weakness. Not now.
“The Luna will tell how federal law enforcement got involved in pack business,” Elder Chen started without preamble.
In one swift movement, I stood, reeling though my ribs roared in protest. Rowan hung with Cassie in the back of the room, far out of range of political crossfire.
"The Luna will provide no explanation," I announced matter-of-factly. “Because pack business is jus
