Avery nodded, her eyes resolute. "I have to be," she replied. "This is about more than just me. It's about justice for everyone Cassie has hurt."
Sean placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "We’ll be right there with you," he assured her. "You're not facing this alone."
With a final nod, Avery dressed and joined the others as they made their way to the central clearing, where the trial would take place. The clearing was already filled with pack members, their faces reflecting a range of emotions from anger to sadness to curiosity.
At the center of the clearing stood a raised platform, a symbolic and literal stage for justice. The Alpha, a stern and imposing figure named Alaric, stood at the front, his presence commanding respect and attention. Beside him was the pack's Beta, Miranda,
