After considering it for a while, Caleb said, âThen letâs go and see what she has to say.
â
He picked up the book from the floor and returned it to the shelf.
His eyes hardened as if he had reached a decision.
When we were walking out of the library, the librarian teased Caleb.
âYou havenât changed.
You still donât Like reading.
You only stayed here for a few minutes before leaving.
â
Caleb didnât give her an explanation but waved her goodbye with a smile.
We drove to the police station where Jayla was imprisoned.
When we spotted her, she was staring at the wall, Looking lost in thought .
The prison guard remarked, âShe was just pretending to commit suicide in there.
â
He rapped the iron bars with his baton and shouted, âCrazy woman.
Didnât you express wanting to see the Alpha? Heâs already here.
â
Jayla instantly spun around and stared at us.
I wasnât certain if it was a trick of my mind but I noticed a wild look in Jaylaâs eyes.
She met my eyes and furiously spat out, âDebra, you ruined me.
â
I spotted a swelling and a bruise on Jaylaâs forehead.
It must be the result of banging her head against the wall.
Her clothes were rumpled, and her hair was disheveled.
She Looked extremely haggard, and had completely Lost her previous arrogance.
I calmly responded, âNone of this would have happened if you hadnât attempted to hurt Elena.
You are responsible for your ruin.
â
âYou and Elena are still alive, arenât you? But Iâm the one who is suffering here! Itâs not fair!â Jayla shrieked.
I remained unfazed.
âI think the Alpha has awarded you a reasonable punishment.
If you had been a member of the Xeric pack, you would have been sentenced to three thousand Lashes before being exiled.
You should thank your Lucky stars that you were born in the Thorn Edge Pack and have an Alpha as kind as Caleb.
â
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I knew Jayla had been sentenced to twenty years in prison, and the headmaster had been unable to save her.
My words left her nonplussed.
I didnât want to spend more time than necessary talking to her, so I asked, âWhat did you want to tell us?â
Jayla hesitated.
I reminded her in a kind voice, âJayla, if youâre willing to give up the name of the mastermind of this conspiracy, the judge might reconsider your case.
We can also help in reducing your sentence.
â
She inhaled deeply, as if she had finally reached a decision.
She said mysteriously, âThis is a very important secret.
You need to come closer to me.
â
Caleb grabbed my hand, intending to go with me.