Chapter Thirty-Six: The Council

Maya stood before the members of the council, her heart pounding in her chest. She could feel their eyes on her as they scrutinized her every move, looking for any weakness or flaw in her character.

The council was made up of the most powerful and influential members of the werewolf community, and they held the fate of the entire pack in their hands. Maya knew that she had to earn their trust and respect if she was going to lead the pack into a brighter future.

One of the members, an older werewolf with a grey beard, spoke up. "Ms. Taylor, we are aware of...