My footsteps echoed through the stone corridor, each footstep matching the pounding of my heart. The council room loomed ahead, its ornate wooden doors a silent sentinel guarding my fate. Beside me, Elroy's face was a mask of concentration. His brow was furrowed in thought but I knew better than to hope for his support. He was a politician first, an ally second—if at all. No, my defense was going to be up to me, and I tried to stay calm. It felt like I was being walked to my execution, but I tried to stomp that thought out. I was Eclipse’s Luna; they couldn’t act that rashly, no matter how bigoted they were. It’s gonna be a fight, I thought to my wolf. I could feel her standing resolute, almost excited. Oh, she didn’t shrink away from confrontation, did she? Good. They can’t do anyt