We should have realized that solving such a significant issue wouldnât be straightforward.
Sometimes, scapegoats were necessary, even if they werenât truly to blame.
For those in charge, managing public perception and maintaining power were paramount.
This was the reason the previous Alpha wanted Brian gone.
Ivy cried, âItâs heartbreaking.
Brian put himself on the line for our sake.
â
âYes.
â My heart ached.
âWithout Brian, I would be labeled a witch and subjected to the Thorn Edge Packâs harsh judgment.
Moreover, the Roz District would be accused of colluding with a witch, leading to chaos.
â
Ivy murmured, âIf that happens, all that you and Caleb have worked to safeguard will be for nothing.
â
âYes.
â I stared at the intensifying rain outside, knowing we needed to act.
Brian was my savior.
He willingly faced death to keep the Roz District out of the fray, allowing it to remain peaceful.
I couldnât just stand by and let his sacrifice be in vain.
There had to be a solution.
There just had to be!
âIâve decided, Debra,â Caleb finally said with determination, âI must rescue Brian.
But I must keep your secret safe, so Iâll take a daring approach.
Iâll keep it hidden from my father and ensure no one else finds out.
â
Outside the cell, the rain poured down in sheets.
I found myself leaning against the wall, eyes shut, tuning into the rainâs melody as it cleansed the earth.
My thoughts were tangled.
The secret I had safeguarded was now out in the open.
On the day the antidote was completed, I was filled with mixed emotions.
I was elated for Melanyâs impending freedom, yet I knew it marked the end of my own journey.
The thought of not being able to grow old with her weighed heavily on me, yet I harbored no regrets about my choice.
Then, an unexpected knock on the door, interrupting my reflections.
My eyes flicked open to see a prison guard standing there.
âWhatâs the matter?â I inquired, puzzled.
The guard announced, âYou have a visitor.
â
Assuming it was Caleb again, I was apprehensive about the complications his visit might bring.
I gestured dismissively.
âNo need.
Iâve already relayed everything to Caleb.
I donât wish to meet again.
â
However, the guard shook his head.
âItâs not Caleb this time.
â
Surprised, I questioned, âWho is it then?â
âItâs Melany,â he replied with a hint of sympathy.
âShe braved the rain, arriving soaked and in tears, pleading to see you.
It was heartbreaking, and I couldnât turn her away.
Brian, you really should see her.
â
My heart twisted in response.
This foolish womanâ¦