Chapter 88

IRENE

A few hours later, the pounding in my skull was unbearable. I knew it wasn't going to be easy to fall into things, but I didn't expect a meeting right away.

I was seated at the long wooden table, trying hard to keep a neutral look on my face while the others present tried to tear at me with their words.

The council of women. The one a Luna of every pack was supposed to be in charge of.

Once upon a time, they had my back, ready to support me and teach me the ways I should know.

"She has no right to sit at this table, Luna. You of all people should know that!" Margaret's arms remained crossed over her chest, a heavy disdain on her face that she threw my way.

"She disappeared. Left our pack like she had no reason to be here. She was Luna! That's the next rank after an Alpha. You know how important that is--"

"Yet, she's here again. Isn't that enough? What do you want from the poor woman?"

"Actions have consequences and we all know what that means."

I gulped heavily,

"She is to be