I decided at that instant. The shadow of betrayal would not define us. I would want a ceasefire and a period for truth and reconciliation. If they were really sorry, I would collect those accused and give them an opportunity to atone. There was danger involved. a danger that can cause too deep-seated wounds not healable. For the sake of our future, however, I was ready to accept this danger.
Rallying the council, I spoke with a fervent optimism and desperation-driven passion. "We have to gather as one. allow us not punish without knowledge or allow our fear transform us into the same demons we battle. Every wolf will be able to tell their truth in a great assembly we plan. We can only start to reconstruct what has been broken then.
