Chapter 64

Scarlett's POV The council adjourned in chaos. No verdict, no closure. Just three days of limbo hanging like a noose around my neck. Fuck. It's not finalized yet, and I was nearing the point of losing my composure. "Insufficient consensus," I heard the Head declare. The chamber buzzed as wolves rose from their seats. Some were disappointed that it hadn't been approved, some rejoiced, and some remained neutral—just watching the further trial of the bill. However, I could tell most of them harbored anger toward me—especially the Alphas. The Alphas who wanted to control their Lunas and the Omegas. They still wanted to hold their heads high and command authority, but I had become a blockage for them. After all, if the bill passed, they were afraid their footing would be shaken. The Lunas they had abused would surely turn their backs and choose to leave them. They are not afraid of change. They are afraid that change would make them lose their power. Their control. Now they were openly glar