“Thank you all for coming today,” I said, making sure to look at each member of the Delegation

sitting at the conference table. “As you are all aware, the Uthando is complete. Now, we must take a vote on who you all think will be best to lead the pack and secure Moon Valley’s future.”

Reaching under the table, I pulled out a box that contained a pouch for each member before me. I passed the box to my right and waited until each member of the Delegation had a black pouch before continuing.

“Inside, there are three stones to represent the three contestants. Blue represents Kenna, green for Melody,...