Chapter 35

• "Silence! Silence, I say!" Elder Theon Vale's powerful voice boomed through the Council Hall, his eyes scanning the silent group. "We are here today to learn of a grave violation of pack law, a mistake that slices the heart of our order."
• Rhea stood beside Blaze, her jaw taut, staring out over the raised dais on which the elders sat. Blaze's expression was a stormcloud, his arms crossed hard over his chest. Kai and Zane were in the gallery, their eyes following the events, and Ash hung back a little, his posture stiff. Micah stood beside Rhea, one hand loosely resting on her arm.
• "Blaze Draven," Theon continued, his voice tinged with authority, "you are accused of the illegal killing of Jaxen Thorne, a registered member of the Silverfang Pack. How do you plead?"