âWhat?â Riley exclaimed, her eyes widening in disbelief.
As her senses returned, she wasted no time in voicing her objection.
âI disagree! Roz Town belongs to all of us, Debra.
Have you forgotten how hard we fought to protect it? And do you honestly believe that Galeâs arrangement will undo all our efforts?â
She was so bold, placing our collective will above that of the Alpha.
I quickly intervened to prevent Riley from saying anything more rebellious.
âItâs not appropriate to make such statements.
â
Lowering my voice, I added gently, âThe Alpha has every right to govern the territory.
We are merely temporary caretakers of Roz Town, assisting the Alpha in its management.
As loyal members of the Xeric
Pack, it is our duty to follow Galeâs orders in handling the affairs of the town.
â
Riley took a deep breath, allowing her racing thoughts to settle.
After a brief moment of silence, she finally spoke up, her voice tinged with remorse.
âIâm sorry for offending her.
But I still donât understand.
Why did Gale want to sell the town?â
Knowing that I needed to provide a compelling explanation to win Riley over, I decided to share my analysis.
âThe significance of Roz Townâs location cannot be overstated.
It sits at the crossroads of various packs.
That makes it a crucial hub for transportation and a potential hotspot for rapid economic growth.
However, as youâve surely noticed, the townâs actual development is lacking.
It has been held back for years by other packs and has become an object of desire for many individuals, resulting in constant conflicts and uncertainty.
The Xeric Packâs headquarters is far removed from this place.
Without their support, the town could suffer a devastating blow at any moment.
â
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Rileyâs expression wavered, caught between understanding and Lingering doubts
Sensing her hesitation, I pressed on, my words gentle yet firm.
âIf we choose not to sell, the residents will continue to endure a life of poverty.
These people are kind-hearted and deserving of a better existence.
We cannot delay their well-being any further.
â
A flicker of empathy softened Rileyâs features, but traces of skepticism remained.
âBut how can you ensure that once Caleb acquires the town, everyoneâs Lives will truly improve?â
âI can guarantee it.
â
Just then, the office door swung open, and a resonant masculine voice resonated through the room.
We turned to see a towering figure approaching, his strides exuding an air of self-assuredness and tranquility.
The warm glow of the room accentuated his strikingly handsome face, which appeared unusually enigmatic in this moment.
His emerald eyes met mine.
It was Caleb.
Debraâs POV:
What on earth was Caleb doing here?
My mind swirled with confusion