The next morning, the sun filtered through the windows of the grand dining hall as Kaia and Markus finished their breakfast in relative silence. The weight of the previous day’s events still lingered between them, but there was an unspoken understanding that today would bring its own set of challenges. Kaia could feel the tension in the air, the anticipation of what was to come as they prepared for the council meeting.
After breakfast, they made their way to the Council Chamber, where the members of the pack’s governing body were already assembled, along Azriel as well. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, and as Kaia and Markus entered the room, all eyes turned to them.
Councilman Carter was particularly agitated. He paced back and forth, his eyes narrowing as he noticed their a
