Mason's POV

The doors crash open. The sound echoes. Loud. Demanding attention.

I burst through. Nora heavy on my back. Exhausted. Furious.

The room goes silent. Every head turns.

A meeting. Someone giving orders. Lecturing with absolute authority.

I scan the room. Looking for my son. For Brittany. For my grandchildren.

The council stands along the walls. Not sitting. Heads bowed. Postures ...