So, I agreed to Gale’s request and tried my best to persuade you to allow us to keep the force. But…”
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Riley was consumed by a mix of sorrow and guilt. “I never saw Gale’s true intentions. She used that military force to instigate chaos with the Xeric Pack against the Thorn Edge Pack!”
Caleb and I remained quiet, digesting the irony. Our past goodwill had been twisted into a weapon against us, leading to this predicament.
What a cruel twist of fate!
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“I’m so sorry!” Riley realized her mistake. Regret filled her face, tears streaming down her cheeks. She sobbed and admitted, “It’s my fault. I trusted Gale too much, and she manipulated me. It’s all my fault!”
I felt a weight in my heart.
Riley was merely a tool in this scheme, yet the consequences were dire for the Thorn Edge Pack, with many of our kind losing their lives. Forgiving Riley wasn’t easy, given the scale of the tragedy.
Moreover, I had a role in this, having convinced Caleb to allow the armed force into Roz District. That decision played a part in the chaos that unfolded.
If we hadn’t let them in, perhaps the Thorn Edge Pack could have been spared the surprise attack and the resulting losses.
Needing to move past the heavy subject, I inquired further.
“Riley, why are you here? After the uprising, didn’t the Thorn Edge Pack fight back and detain Roz Town residents? How come Carlos didn’t hold you captive?”
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The sound of my question deepened Riley’s sobs, her hands hiding her face in anguish.
“That night, during the uprising, my son Luca was taken by the Xeric Pack. Desperate to save him, I followed them and found myself lost in the forest.”
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I was stunned. “Why would the Xeric Pack take Luca? What would they stand to gain?”
After all, weren’t both Riley and Luca members of their own pack?
Could it be that they doubted Riley’s loyalty, fearing she might foil their plans, so they used Luca as bait to lure her away?
Riley, still crying, shook her head, her words stuttering through her tears. “I don’t know. After I trailed them into the forest, a witch from our pack attacked me. The next thing I remember is waking up here.”
She took my hand, eyes full of regret. “Debra, I’m so sorry. This is all my fault. I’ve brought harm to everyone, especially the Thorn Edge Pack!”
Seeing her anguish tugged at my heart.
Riley had been a pawn in Gale’s scheme, manipulated by personal motives. Without her unwitting involvement, Gale’s plan for revenge would not have unfolded so swiftly.
But Riley was also a victim in all this.
In truth, she cared deeply for the people of Roz Town. Her intentions had been pure but exploited by Gale.
Gale’s fear of her interference in the uprising had led to Luca’s abduction. It was a calculated move to keep Riley at bay.
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