âPlease, try to stay calm.
â Debraâs soothing and steady voice broke through my turmoil.
She held my hand firmly, her eyes radiating calm.
âItâs not as dire as you think.
The Thorn Edge Pack is still standing.
Try not to worry too much.
â
Not worry?
The thought seemed impossible!
Fury overwhelmed me, a fiery torrent propelling me towards recklessness.
I shook my hand away from Debra, my voice harsh with emotion.
âDebra, with my fatherâs life hanging in the balance, how can you say itâs not grave? What, in your eyes, would be considered truly terrible?
Would it take Losing both of my parents?â
My abruptness and harsh tone took Debra by surprise.
Yet she didnât react with offense to my outburst.
She maintained her hold on my hand, her voice still filled with warmth.
âI didnât mean to minimize your feelings.
I understand your distress.
Iâm ready to return to the Thorn Edge Pack with you, to aid your father and rescue the pack.
â
Debraâs words were kind and genuine, and it felt like a ray of Light piercing through the shadows of my anxiety, easing my restlessness.
âDebra, I owe you an apology.
â As I calmed down, guilt washed over me, filling me with deep regret.
I took the initiative to apologize.
âI shouldnât have been so impatient and lost my temper.
Iâm sorry! The blame lies with me.
â
Debra, however, merely smiled, her response filled with understanding.
âItâs fine; donât worry.
Iâm not upset.
Your reaction is understandable, given the circumstances.
Frankly, I might not have managed as well as you have.
â
Then she fixed her gaze on me, her eyes earnest as she declared, âBut remember, Iâll stand by you, just as youâve stood by me in the past.
Whatever challenges come our way, Iâll be right there with you.
Together, thereâs no obstacle we canât overcome.
â
Her words left me speechless.
Emotion washed over me, stirring a profound sense of gratitude.
With such a steadfast mate, what could possibly make me falter? I tightened my fists, determination gleaming in my gaze.
I took a deep breath, turned to Debra, and said solemnly, âHoney, Iâve decided.
I need to go back to the Thorn Edge Pack.
With my fatherâs future uncertain, the pack needs me more than ever.
I have to step up and fulfill my duties.
â
Debra showed no hesitation.
âThen Iâm coming with you.
Iâll get our things ready, and weâll head out at once!â
She rose to gather her belongings.
âStop!â I intervened hastily, my voice firm.
âDebra, you must not come.
Your situation is unique.
As the new supreme witch, facing Gale could be dangerous.
Your role is vital for the harmony between witches and werewolves.
Returning now would only expose you to grave danger.
â
Debraâs brow furrowed in determination.
âSo what? Iâm your mate.
I want to face whatever comes, together with you.
â