Banish Her

ISAIAH

I watched as Councilman Faulkner seemed to be thinking or fighting with his thoughts before he spoke.

“I understand. However, I still believe she should be executed for her actions. Changing her mind doesn’t excuse the fact that she was there on her own accord in the first place. Meaning everything up to that point was premeditated. Who’s to say she won’t have another change of heart,” Councilman Faulkner said.

I looked at Zira and her family. They all shared the same look of desperation. I racked my brain, thinking of some way to help them. But, even though these weeks have been hectic, Zira was...is still my friend and a member of this pack. It’s my job to protect her, regardless of what she could have done.

“Believe me, Councilman Faulkner, I was thinking the same, too, but maybe we could think of something less severe. Instead of an execution, we could…,” I hesitated and glanced at Zira.

“I’m sorry, Zi,” I linked her. I knew she wouldn’t like this idea, but it was the