"You mentioned something rather interesting," he said, leaning forward.

"You said that we took away your rights. Answer me this, how were your rights taken away, when you were given the choice to go ahead with freedom? Every she-wolf is asked beforehand if she wants to move forward and present herself in the auction, not once but twice. Even if someone has been coerced, they can say no in front of the council, as simple as that."

I hesitated, feeling the weight of his words ...