“As for Luna Willow…”
Willow straightened. Julia paused.
“Elder, correct me if I'm wrong.”
“Yes, Luna?”
“The Council has a way to temporarily lock a wolf, doesn't it?”
The elder’s eyes widened. Ryker looked at Julia with sudden interest. Kylian’s eyebrows rose. Jason stared at her.
Willow’s defiance disappeared.
“What?”
The elder slowly nodded.
“Yes.”
Julia continued.
“You can prevent a wolf from shifting?”
“Yes, Luna.”
“How?”
“The Council works with a witch capable of sealing a wolf for a predetermined period. The wolf remains present, but access to shifting and most of the wolf’s abilities can be restricted.”
Willow’s face drained of color.
“No.”
Julia looked at her. The elder continued carefully.
“It is not a punishment we use lightly.”
“Good.”
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