Silence claimed the air and space around them. Even the lights seemed to flicker nervously. Sienna's chest heaved, her fury radiating like heat.
Finally, she used lethal strike to send the coins Cadelaria had thrown at her feet flying.
The elders gasped, stared at her, stunned.
Sienna turned to them, her voice cold and commanding. "I don't want to hear any excuses. I don't want any cowardice. Anyone that is nor ready to contribute should retire from the council of fox elders right now and go home. Those who are ready to help should open their coffers and start drawing plans. How do we save these cubs? I heard someone say something about old stories, did they happen to mention any herbs that could help?"
Before the elders could respond, Timothy received an update that he relayed to Sienna. "One death already, in the returned."
She grimaced.
The elders exchanged glances, shame heavy their eyes. Even Lady Cadelaria's arrogance shattered.
