Hannah took a deep breath, steeling herself as she stepped closer to the council table, her heart pounding in her chest. She could feel the tension in the room thickening, the weight of the situation pressing down on her. The children’s tears, Jeffrey’s anger, and the council’s rigid resolve swirled around her like a storm.
“Please,” she began, her voice steady despite the chaos. “I know you’ve made your decision, but I beg you to reconsider. Allowing them to see Kenneth isn’t just about closure; it’s about trust within the pack.”
Travis, the head of the council, arched an eyebrow, skepticism etched on his face. “You think their emotional needs outweigh the importance of this investigation?”
Hannah pressed on, her desperation simmering beneath her calm facade. “It’s not just about emoti
