I was deeply conscious of the words that could cause the deepest wounds.
To devastate Debra, I told her pointedly, âDebra, are you aware? Your motherâs end was torturous.
She was consumed by fire, her cries of pain echoing endlessly.
In her last moments, she thought of you, yet you were unaware of her agony.
Itâs astonishing that years later, you would serve me, repeatedly risking your life for my cause!â
Galeâs POV:
My words hit Debra like a punch to the gut.
She stumbled back, trembling like a leaf in the wind.
Her face went ghostly pale, her eyes losing their usual sparkle, and she shook her head, saying, âNo way.
â
Seeing her in pain, I couldnât help but grin.
My heart felt light, like a weight had been lifted after years of carrying around hate.
It was a strange feeling, like suddenly breaking free from chains.
Perfect, just what I needed!
A little more to push Debra over the edge.
No matter how cool she usually was, this would get to her!
âDebra, youâre such a fool!â Looking down on Debra, I couldnât help but scoff.
âItâs actually quite amusing to see you thanking the very person who caused your motherâs death.
Did you know? When you were under my command in the Xeric Pack, I wished you could witness your motherâs tragic end.
So, Debra, how does it feel to be working for the one who took your mother from you?â
âI wonât let you get away with this!â Debraâs voice echoed with defiance.
My words seemed to ignite something within her; she bared her teeth, itching for a fight, ready to confront me head-on.
âDebra, calm down!â Quick as a flash, Caleb stepped in, pulling her back and shielding her from harm.
Turning his gaze to me, Calebâs eyes burned with anger and contempt.
âGale, whatâs your game?â
Watching the scene unfold, I couldnât help but find it amusing.
His current show of concern was nothing but a facade.
When danger came, he would surely reveal his selfishness and hypocrisy.
After calming Debra down, Caleb asked me again, âGale, were you the mysterious figure in the black cloak?â
I couldnât resist smirking.
There was no point in hiding anymore.
My vengeance had already begun successfully, and they stood no chance against me now.
Even with everything laid bare, they couldnât stop me.
So, I admitted, âWhat if I was?â
Seeing their helpless expressions brought me joy.