The elders arrived shortly after Annalease and Mark returned to their guests. Richard came to get Annalease. "We are ready" He whispered to her. They quietly left the room to Annalease's office to meet. When Annalease entered everyone stood and bowed for the queen. "Good evening everyone, I am sorry to have to get you all out at this time of night. However as someone you I am sure have already heard of the attempted murder of my daughter Mary Beth. Before anyone starts to decide what should be done let me remind you all of a few important facts and problems we will have with this decision. We are bound by wolf law to punish by death for treason. these girls are fifteen and now of an age of adult. Not only was it attempted murder of my daughter but also attempted murder on a visiting Prince
