I saw that darkness had fallen outside, indicating the scheduled time for the execution had come and gone.
A sense of dread washed over me.
âMelany, what have you done?â I questioned, holding her hand.
âDid you storm the prison?â
Melany was always headstrong.
Once she set her mind on something, turning her back was not an option.
This very trait led her to break free from Adamâs grip.
Given her nature, invading the prison wouldnât be out of character for her.
After all, in her view, I was wrongfully accused.
âHa-ha!â Suddenly, Debraâs chuckle echoed from the front seat.
I was momentarily stunned.
What? Debra was here too?
To my astonishment, Caleb was at the wheel, with Debra grinning beside him.
I was more puzzled.
What happened?
I was supposed to be the one facing execution, wasnât I? Logically, I should have met my end.
Yet here I am, very much alive, riding alongside my lover and friends.
What happened during my unconsciousness?
I inquired blankly, âWhatâs happening? How come Iâm not dead?â
Wearing a grin, Debra disclosed, âThe plan was straightforward.
Caleb secured a stand-in to take your place.
As far as the world is concerned, Brian no longer exists.
â
My shock was palpable, eyes wide open.
âIs that even permissible?
Should the former Alpha and the Thorn Edge Packâs leadership discover this, wonât it bring trouble upon you?â
âThereâs no need to worry.
Weâve managed things meticulously,â Debra reassured, appearing unconcerned.
âThe elders were nowhere near the site.
Following the execution of the substitute, we promptly had the body cremated by the funeral home and sorted out the burial details.
â
Finishing her explanation, Debra passed a document holder to me, stating, âThis is for you to take care of from here on out.
â
Upon opening the holder, I discovered a complete set of new identification documents!
âUhâ¦â I couldnât even say a single word.
With a twinkle in her eye, Debra encouraged, âFamiliarize yourself with these details and safeguard them.
They constitute your newly crafted identity.
â
Debraâs POV:
Clearly, Brian struggled with the reality of his situation.
His expression changed dramatically.