Chapter 19

The first few minutes consist of a welcome address and a

summary of recent laws that have been passed and put into

effect.

After that, comes the new agenda.

The Regional Collective requires dues paid for the tech protocols and contributions to help obtain files from the military-which keep packs updated on technologies and emerging tech that can be a threat to our way of life.

Then come more announcements, blah, blah, blah.

I glance nervously at Aaron.

There are a lot of wolves present tonight. Nearly twice as many as the last Council meeting. Asking for a divorce…it’s going to embarrass him.

“You can do it,” I whisper. “You can say that you want to leave

me.”

I don’t think the who or why really matters, not now. “I just

want to be free.”

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eyes narrow. He clasps my hand

and

lifeline,

hands. “This is all I ever wanted,

hand tightens around mine.

you to see me. To

For him to give me a sign,

have a reason

“Leah, I-”

Rise and approach

breaks the moment

They are among the most studied and influential

Karolina, speaks first. “Evidence has been

financial institutions that monies,

been siphoned from a Regional Council

father sputters. He glances around nervously.

exact amount that

to my

Oh god.

No.

turn to Aaron.

says. “We have it on

charges against you for securities fraud.

insider trading. How do you plead

rises into my

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