Chapter 115 The Bond In Battle
- The council chambers were exactly as imposing as I'd feared. High ceilings carved with ancient pack histories. Seven seats arranged in a semicircle, elevated above where we'd stand. Windows designed to let in light while keeping occupants in shadow.
- Every architectural choice calculated to make those being judged feel small.
- "Breathe," Darius said quietly as we waited outside. "We've faced worse."