Hesitantly, I ventured softly, “Do you sense a change in him? He’s never been violent before, let alone raise a finger to harm you.”
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I couldn’t shake the feeling that my father had turned into someone unrecognizable, shedding his usual kindness and tolerance for a steely, indifferent demeanor. He wielded authority with an iron fist; a stark contrast from the man I once knew.
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Jenifer pondered for a moment and remarked, “Your father does seem a bit short-tempered regarding the witch issue. He’s probably upset about the recent unpleasant events.”
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She gave me a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “Caleb, don’t stress over it. I’ll talk to him. You should take the kids away now before he gets upset seeing them again.”
“Okay.” I acknowledged her advice, bid her farewell, and escorted the children back to the villa.
The following day, a council meeting was convened in our pack to address Debra’s situation. The gathering included several senior members, my father, and myself.
These senior members were even more conservative and rigid than my father. They had their biases against Debra from the start and wasted no time in accusing her once the meeting commenced.
The most outspoken elder began, presenting his thoughts in a calm and logical manner. ““Debra’s arrival in our pack must have been deliberate. It’s hard to believe she would selflessly dedicate herself to the future of Roz Town and the well-being of the Thorn Edge Pack’s patients.”
“What’s your point?” another inquired, playing along.
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Feeling quite self-assured, the elder stroked his beard and declared confidently, “Ordinary folks wouldn’t act this way. She must have planned this. By hiding her true identity, she seeks forgiveness for her past deeds, enabling her to continue her malevolent acts.”
“Absolutely! I’m completely on the same page,” another elder with white hair chimed in. “It’s no accident that Debra cleared up the situation in the foggy forest. She’s the only one who could’ve handled it, which is quite strange, don’t you think? What if the witches were behind the poisoning, and they sent Debra to rescue us just to win our trust?”
The elders exchanged nods and words, eager to pin the blame on Debra based on their suspicions alone.
Enraged by their baseless accusations, I couldn’t help but protest, “You have always had my respect. Yet, here you are, fabricating stories to condemn Debra just because she’s a witch. How is that fair?”
My protest didn’t stir any guilt in them. Instead, some retorted, “ALL witches are malevolent. Eliminating Debra is the only way to ensure our pack’s safety. We’ve given this thorough thought.”
They claimed it was all in the pack’s best interest.
Struggling to remain composed, I challenged them. “You say this is for our pack’s safety. Then why not start with executing Luis?”
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“Luis played a crucial role in exposing the witch. We ought to pardon him for that!” An elder, who was friendly with Luis, quickly defended him after my challenge.
I responded with a hint of sarcasm, “Luis might not be a wizard, but he sought the unique remedy from Roz Town and even attempted to sabotage it for his own gain, endangering our pack’s access to treatment. Doesn’t that make him more malicious than any witch? Yet, you’re prepared to overlook his actions?”
My words left the elders at a loss for words.
Yet, they remained unwavering in their decision to condemn Debra because of her identity.
Then, my father, who had been quietly observing the argument, finally voiced his thoughts.
With a grave look, he stated, “Regardless of whether Debra is wicked, her ability to resurrect the dead is as dangerous as a ticking bomb.
We can’t predict when it might detonate. Such a formidable power poses a significant threat. Hence, irrespective of Debra’s intentions, we cannot allow such a force to exist among us.”
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