Shaking my head ever so slightly, I pressed, âIt doesnât matter.
I just want to ask a few questions.
After that, I will go to the hospital with you.
â
Caleb realized his pleas would not sway my determination and resigned to reluctantly agree.
He gingerly guided me to Tomâs prone form, hyperaware of the fragility of our injured bodies.
Tom lay on the floor, clutching his abdomen in a desperate grip, futilely attempting to stem the bleeding that pooled around him.
The crimson stains covered his garments.
I mustered the courage to ask Tom, âTom, did my father come to Silver
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Ridge Pack?â
Tomâs response was not one of words, but rather a sneer that oozed contempt.
âYou and your mother are both monsters.
You will ruin everything.
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Flustered and defensive, I yelled, âYouâre spouting nonsense!â
But Tom merely grinned, unaffected by my protests.
Before I could press him further, his eyelids drooped, and he collapsed, losing consciousness.
âDonât move!â
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A firm voice echoed.
Riley dashed to the scene, accompanied by a group of guards who surrounded the dungeon again.
Colin, attempting to make a hasty escape, was swiftly apprehended.
Marley let out a burst of wild, carefree laughter, teetering on the edge of madness.
Catching sight of Caleb and me preparing to depart, Riley hurriedly made her way to us, her face etched with anxiety.
âWhat in the world is happening, Debra?â
I glanced at Tom sprawled on the floor.
âThe Silver Ridge Pack sent people to stage a prison break.
â
âDid your father send them here?â Riley asked, her voice laced with uncertainty.
âYes.
â I replied in a steady voice.
âWe must strengthen the townâs defenses.
Thereâs a high likelihood that my father will send more of the Silver Ridge Pack to extract Marley.
â
Riley swiftly reacted, determination etching her features.
âAlright then.
Iâll deploy additional security personnel throughout the area.
â
Her eyes then caught sight of my injured shoulder, and a flicker of concern washed over her face.
âDebra, what happened to you? Your injury looks severe! Go to the hospital now!â
âIâLL take her there right away.
â
Caleb wrapped a protective arm around me as he raced us to the hospital.