“What’s on your mind?”
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His demeanor suggested a favorable state of affairs with the project, making it an opportune moment for revelation.
I refrained from easing my guard and expressed, “Today, the third batch of Roz Town residents arrived. Some members of the armed forces are among them, as per Riley’s arrangement.”
The smile on his face froze, and a shadow cast over his expression.
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“Caleb, can you allow Roz Town residents to house a small armed force? Riley assured you they won’t cause trouble.”
Caleb’s face darkened, enveloping the room in an unexpectedly somber atmosphere.
Debra’s POV:
Caleb’s expression turned sour, and he seemed quite displeased. He asked sharply, “By doing this, is Riley showing a lack of faith in the Thorn Edge Pack and me?”
“Absolutely not!” I quickly denied. “Riley is just being cautious because the ties between the Roz Town and the Thorn Edge Pack are still a bit strained, and it’ll take some time for them to warm up to each other. In the midst of this adjustment, it’s natural that some mishaps might occur, like the fire we had before. That’s the reason she feels the need for a security force, just in case.”
However, Caleb’s mood didn’t improve. He said firmly, “No pack would ever allow its people to form their own army. It’s a direct threat to the Alpha’s authority!”
I was at a loss for words.
Truth be told, I had pondered over this very issue and understood it was a tough pill for him to swallow.
After a moment of thought, I said earnestly, “Please, Caleb, don’t worry. I’ve made sure that the forces Riley is bring
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ing in are minimal. They’re easily manageable because their purpose is solely for self-defense, without interfering with others or the pack’s governance.”
Despite my explanation, Caleb seemed even more distressed. “Isn’t the Thorn Edge Pack capable of protecting them?”
“That’s not what I’m saying!”
“Then what are you trying to say?”
Caleb’s confrontational stance irritated me, but I strove to stay calm and clarified, “I’ve already mentioned that these measures are purely for emergencies, to prevent incidents like the fire. It’s only if the Thorn Edge Pack is unable to safeguard Roz Town and its inhabitants face danger that they’ll intervene. Otherwise, they’ll live peacefully like everyone else.”
But Caleb was angry. He said heatedly, “You keep referring to the fire as if it was a routine. I had Carlos look into it and demanded corrections. Why do you and Riley keep bringing it up?”
“You can never predict if or when accidents might strike again. It’s beyond our control. They’re seeking a bit of assurance, that’s all.
Isn’t that reasonable?” I answered.
Caleb fell silent. But he quickly shifted the argument, expressing doubt, saying, “But how can we be sure they won’t act against us behind my back?”
I couldn’t help but Laugh bitterly. “Riley is in charge of them. You know her. She has assured me they won’t cause trouble.”
However, Caleb remained unconvinced.
Feeling a headache coming on, I massaged my forehead and said, “Look, even if they were to step out of line, the Roz District is under the Thorn Edge Pack’s surveillance. Any misstep will be quickly dealt with.”
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