#Chapter 26 Before the Council

My footsteps echoed through the stone corridor, each footstep matching the pounding of my heart. The council room loomed ahead, its ornate wooden doors a silent sentinel guarding my fate. Beside me, Elroy's face was a mask of concentration. His brow was furrowed in thought but I knew better than to hope for his support. He was a politician first, an ally second—if at all. No, my defense was going to be up to me, and I tried to stay calm. It felt like I was being walked to my execution, but I tried to stomp that thought out. I was Eclipse’s Luna; they couldn’t act that rashly, no matter how bigoted they were. It’s gonna be a fight, I thought to my wolf. I could feel her standing resolute, almost excited. Oh, she didn’t shrink away from confrontation, did she? Good. They can’t do anything too stupid, my wolf assured me, not when the pack law is against them. They’re going to throw a fit but ultimately you’re still right, and Elroy will back you up! I didn’t bother replying;