"They’re arguing that the Blackthorn Pack’s sovereign status is biologically contingent," I say, looking up at Morgan. "The treaty recognizes the Pack as a sovereign entity because it is anchored by a living, magical Luna. The biological Anchor."
"Exactly," Morgan says. "Vanguard’s lawyers are arguing that because your magical core is permanently burned out, you are no longer the biological Anchor. Therefore, the Pack is no longer a magical sovereign entity. It’s just a group of humans and wolves living on valuable real estate. They want the UN to void the treaty and place the Academy under international resource management."
Kade’s jaw clenches so tightly I hear his teeth grind. "They want to seize the land."
"They want to seize the ley-lines," Morgan corrects. "If they get the land, t
