Chapter 44 A Broken Alliance

• The mood in the council hall was suffocating. Voices battled in a chorus of charges and defiance as Cassandra stepped forward, her arms crossed over her chest.
• “This isn’t leadership,” she stated, her tone sharp and unyielding. “This is chaos. Kieran has proven he cannot control the pack, and Elara? She’s leading us straight into ruin.”
• Murmurs of agreement spread through the crowd. Kieran clenched his hands, his face dark. “I’ve done everything to keep this pack safe, Cassandra. If you have something to say, say it plainly.” We haven't forgotten your betrayal.