C32 I'll Fight You!

Aarhea’s Point of View

The council chamber was packed when the gavel struck again.

Sunset poured through the high windows, painting everything blood-red. The air was heavy, thick with judgment.

Jake was dragged in once more, his wrists chained. His eyes found me. Just one look, and I swore my heart screamed louder than my thoughts.

The High Councilor’s voice rang out