Elder Mora’s POV
The chamber was still thick with the remnants of power.
The Place where Karren had stood not long ago now vacant, scarred by the madness of his rage.
We sat again, pretending order had been restored as Karren was taken away.
But it did not.
In my heart, I felt something that I didn't know was right…
It felt like we were doing it all wrong..
“I have a feeling,” I began, my voice calm, deliberate, “that this council is making a grave mistake.”
Elder Kael groaned aloud, leaning back in his carved oak seat. “Oh, spare us the sentiment, Mora. We've seen all we need to see. The Alpha has lost his mind over that girl.”
“That girl,” I snapped, narrowing my gaze, “is his wife. Or have we also decided to ignore sacred binding contracts now?”
Elder Varn chuckled softly unde
