Marx and Dolly stood guard at the study door, and when they spotted Emily, they trailed her to the outer part of the house. Perched on the steps, she silently observed the protesting throng for a moment.
Emily signaled to Marx to hush them, and Marx bellowed at them, "Quiet down! Luna has something to say to you."
The group's voices subsided, but one of them, unconvinced, shouted back at Marx, "Why should we follow your orders?"
"Quiet, Fred," Susan intervened, stepping out and addressing the man in the cap. "Let's hear what she has to say."
Soon, the group fell silent as Emily spoke, "I understand your opposition to the pack merger, but it's the king's decision. Since I joined the pack, I've been working tirelessly to boost our economy and improve your lives. Yet, what have you given me in return? You spread rumors behind my back and even planted bombs at my house. Have I retaliated against you for that?"
