At the mention of Danielle’s name, a surge of focus returned to me.
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I met Harlan’s gaze squarely, posing a counter-question. “What do you think, Harlan? If it weren’t for Danielle leaking secrets, none of this would’ve happened. What’s your take on her punishment?”
Harlan lapsed into silence, his lips pressed into a thin line.
Eventually, he spoke with a resigned air. “Danielle messed up, so I’ll leave her fate in your hands. Whatever you decide, I’ll accept.”
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I deliberated for a moment before passing judgment. “Then let’s confine Danielle to the Thorn Edge
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Pack’s jail for Life. She doesn’t deserve freedom.”
I prided myself on my rationality. Harlan’s relation to Danielle wouldn’t sway my decision. In my eyes, she posed a genuine threat.
Even if she were only five years old, I was resolute in imposing the punishment.
After all, her reckless actions had put the entire pack at risk and led to Debra’s disappearance.
An individual so extreme and unpredictable, left unpunished, would only spell trouble in the future. It was best to lock her away for good.
“Well.” Upon hearing my decision, Harlan’s features tightened, a pained expression etching across his face, yet he didn’t object. It seemed even he recognized this as the wisest choice for now.
Turning swiftly to Carlos, I delegated, “Carlos, I’m placing this matter in your hands.”
Carlos nodded eagerly, without a moment’s hesitation.
With everything settled, I pulled the blanket closer, my voice strained with fatigue. “I’m feeling a bit worn out. You all should head out first. I could use some time alone.”
My friends rose from their seats, offering assurances as they departed. “Sure thing, just give us a call if you need anything.”
“Okay,” I murmured faintly.
As they departed, my mother stayed behind, her presence a calm contrast to the emptying room. She had been quiet throughout, her gaze fixed on me with concern.
Now alone together, she sighed heavily, her words filled with maternal concern. “My child, if you’re hurting, don’t keep it Locked away. Let it out; it’ll only fester inside.”
I denied any sadness reflexively. “No, I’m not sad.”
She was taken aback, cocking her head to scrutinize me closely. After a moment, she ventured cautiously, “What’s troubling you then?”
“Unsure how to articulate my feelings, I faltered.”
Her brow furrowed with concern. “Didn’t you love Debra deeply? You were even willing to relinquish your Alpha status for her. How can you not be distraught over her disappearance?”
Speechless, I struggled to find an explanation.
Frankly, I found my own reaction perplexing. I wanted to mourn as one would for a lost mate.
But try as I might, I couldn’t summon any genuine sorrow. Debra seemed to occupy a space in my heart reserved for mere sympathy, nothing more.
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