I stood up, placing my hand on the table, taking a deep breath, but it did little to calm my anger. “I don’t care why you vote in our favor.” I looked at them all, making them meet my eyes, even Nolan before I went on. “Do it because you want to show anyone what happens when they f***k with our territory; do it because you feel pity because you too have children; do it to take down an unfit leader; do it because you’re bored and want to witness a challenge. I don’t care what reason you have. I just ask that you find a reason to vote in our favor,” I almost pleaded. I took a deep breath. “He is our son-" My voice cracked. "And everyone deserves to feel safe in the pack they call home.” I sat down, and Caspien placed a hand on my lower back, slipping it under my jacket and rubbing circl

