#Chapter 81 Breaking Ground

The council chamber devolved a tempest of snarled objections and flared tempers, a cacophony of dissent that clawed at the fringes of my resolve. “You have no right!” someone shouted above the tumult, making me scoff. But Elroy, magnificent and fierce, responded before I could speak. His voice was a thunderous roar as it filled the room, silencing the council with its raw power. “She is your Luna!” His eyes were sharp as they looked from person to person, demanding obedience. “Who has more right than her? The only person who can stand against her is me, and she has my full support.” The room fell into a grudging hush; the air still crackled with resistance, yet beneath it all, I felt a surge of relief. To have Elroy’s unwavering support was a lifeline in the storm. I steadied my breath, refusing to let the giddy swell of emotion cloud my judgment. Maintaining my composure, I addressed the council with an icy calm. “If the police force won’t report on these issues, someone has