Chapter 64

Valerie'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 remai