Brianâs response held understanding.
âNo need to blame yourself.
It was an unforeseen event.
You bear no fault.
â
His voice exuded an air of tranquility, though I couldnât help but notice that Brian steadfastly avoided meeting Calebâs gaze.
I thought of something, and I probed, âI heard from Melany that after your recovery, you declined legal counsel or visitors.
What prompted this decision?â
Brianâs head dropped in shame.
âIâve committed a grave sin, and thereâs no need for legal representation.
Iâll be subjected to the packâs judgment and will accept the penalties I deserve.
â
Calebâs face contorted with seriousness, his words pointed.
âBrian, lift your head and look at me.
â
Brian remained silent, and his face flushed with embarrassment.
He still avoided meeting Calebâs eyes.
Calebâs patience waned, and his tone grew stern.
âBrian, do you realize the gravity of your actions? By refusing legal assistance, are you willing to be sentenced to death for the assassination of an Alpha?â
Debraâs POV:
Brian was stunned.
After a long pause, he said, âI donât care.
Even if Iâm sentenced to death, I deserve it.
Iâm responsible for hurting my friend, and Iâm willing to accept the consequences.
â His voice was a little gruff.
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Caleb clenched his jaw, the anger clear on his face.
âBased on what youâre saying, the controlled werewolves who attacked the others in the foggy forest should also receive the same sentence, or else it will be unfair.
â
âThatâs not what I meant-â
Brian tried to clarify, but I interrupted him.
I knew Caleb was trying to scare him, so I chimed in, âBrian, I need to tell you something.
Before we came here, Melany was filling out an application.
She wants to get a position as a prison doctor in your prison.
â
Brianâs expression froze.
I felt like this wasnât enough of a push, so I continued, âIf youâre sentenced to life imprisonment, Iâll consent to her request and respect her wish to accompany you.
But if youâre handed a death sentence, Iâm not sure how she will react.
â
âNo, absolutely not!â Brian became agitated.
He instantly wrapped his fingers around the fence and pleaded, âDebra, can you help me persuade Melany? Donât allow her to do something stupid!â
Naturally, I had no intention of agreeing with Brian.
I fixed my gaze on him for a few seconds before refusing him.
âI believe you have a better idea than me about Melanyâs personality.
Even if I wanted to convince her, I wouldnât be able to.
â
Brian went still and dropped his arms down dejectedly.
He shut his eyes and fell into deep thought for a long time.
Finally, he reached a decision and said, âCaleb, Debra, will you help me? I know I made a mistake, but the current medicine canât completely cure the poisoned children.
I hope you will help me stay alive.
At Least I will get the chance to develop a new drug to save the children of the Thorn Edge Pack.
Itâs impossible for Melany to accomplish this alone.
â
Caleb and I exchanged glances, feeling relieved.
This was great! Brian had finally found a purpose to live.
Our efforts had borne fruit.
âDonât worry.
Iâm going to use this excuse to save you.
If everything goes according to plan, Iâll succeed in helping you get away with it soon,â Caleb responded seriously.
Brian was still a little concerned.
âBut Iâm in prison and canât leave at all.
The evidence against me is irrefutable.
If you want to conduct research about the targeted medicine, Iâm afraidâ¦â