Atst, I could only make a guarantee.


    “Dad, I promise in the name of Alpha that Brian did not deliberately try to kill me.


    He went berserk and was irrational at that time.


    ”


    But my father responded with a subtle squint, his eyes narrowing in contemtion.


    Sensing an undercurrent, he questioned skeptically, “Caleb, did you hide something from us? If not, why not present the evidence?”


    I paused, choosing silence.


    My father, picking up on the unsaid, abruptly stood and paced beside me.


    He scrutinized me with intense vignce, suddenly questioning, “Why are you so anxious about Brian? Why not gather evidence to demonstrate his innocence? The assassination is tied to Alpha’s dignity.


    What purpose does offering a mere guarantee serve in this situation?”


    My response remained silent.


    It was linked to Debra, a subject too delicate to broach.


    I possessed a keen understanding that, despite my father’s frequent support, he remained a traditionalist at heart.


    Aligned with the older generation, he harbored a disdain for witches.


    Should my father discover Debra’s affiliation as a witch, he’d adamantly go after her.


    I couldn’t risk Debra’s safety.


    As time passed, the once scorching sun dimmed, reced by a cool breeze.


    The newspaper on the table tumbled, and branches outside the window swirled away from their original positions.


    The study, now devoid of light, entuated my father’s scowling countenance.


    After a prolonged silence, he mmed the table abruptly.


    “Caleb, I’m so disappointed in you!” His eyes grew darker as he spoke with evident anger.


    “Regardless, Alpha’s dignity must not be trampled upon.


    It’s only fair for the Barton family to face severe consequences, and your friend is no exception.


    ”


    “Dad.


    ” I attempted to sway him, but he interrupted me with an impassive demeanor.


    He dered, “In the uing proceedings, I will rigorously adhere to the Thorn Edge Pack’sws in handling Brian.


    If evidence is not presented, he faces the sentence of death.


    ”


    My temples pulsed, the fury threatening to consume my sanity.


    I erupted in protest, vehemently challenging his decision.


    “You can’t do this! This is unreasonable!”


    My father remained indifferent to my objection.


    In a frigid tone unfamiliar to me, he continued, “Brian has agreed to this sentence.


    Even though I don’t know what you’re hiding, Brian is willing to pay with his life to prove his loyalty to you.


    That’s enough, and I won’t pursue this matter any longer.


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    I clenched my fists, engulfed in a mixture of sadness and indignation.


    Why?


    Everything was going smoothly before.


    Why did it all unravel in just one day?


    Why would Brian ept such an unjust sentence?


    I attempted to release my frustration, but it proved futile.