We should have realized that solving such a significant issue wouldn’t be straightforward.


    Sometimes, scapegoats were necessary, even if they weren’t truly to me.


    For those in charge, managing public perception and maintaining power were paramount.


    This was the reason the previous Alpha wanted Brian gone.


    Ivy cried, “It’s heartbreaking.


    Brian put himself on the line for our sake.


    ”


    “Yes.


    ” My heart ached.


    “Without Brian, I would bebeled a witch and subjected to the Thorn Edge Pack’s harsh judgment.


    Moreover, the Roz District would be used of colluding with a witch, leading to chaos.


    ”


    Ivy murmured, “If that happens, all that you and Caleb have worked to safeguard will be for nothing.


    ”


    “Yes.


    ” I stared at the intensifying rain outside, knowing we needed to act.


    Brian was my savior.


    He willingly faced death to keep the Roz District out of the fray, allowing it to remain peaceful.


    I couldn’t just stand by and let his sacrifice be in vain.


    There had to be a solution.


    There just had to be!


    “I’ve decided, Debra,” Caleb finally said with determination, “I must rescue Brian.


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    I’ll keep it hidden from my father and ensure no one else finds out.


    ”


    Outside the cell, the rain poured down in sheets.


    I found myself leaning against the wall, eyes shut, tuning into the rain’s melody as it cleansed the earth.


    My thoughts were tangled.


    The secret I had safeguarded was now out in the open.


    On the day the antidote waspleted, I was filled with mixed emotions.


    I was ted for Mny’s impending freedom, yet I knew it marked the end of my own journey.


    The thought of not being able to grow old with her weighed heavily on me, yet I harbored no regrets about my choice.


    Then, an unexpected knock on the door, interrupting my reflections.


    My eyes flicked open to see a prison guard standing there.


    “What’s the matter?” I inquired, puzzled.


    The guard announced, “You have a visitor.


    ”


    Assuming it was Caleb again, I was apprehensive about theplications his visit might bring.


    I gestured dismissively.


    “No need.


    I’ve already ryed everything to Caleb.


    I don’t wish to meet again.


    ”


    However, the guard shook his head.


    “It’s not Caleb this time.


    ”


    Surprised, I questioned, “Who is it then?”


    “It’s Mny,” he replied with a hint of sympathy.


    “She braved the rain, arriving soaked and in tears, pleading to see you.


    It was heartbreaking, and I couldn’t turn her away.


    Brian, you really should see her.


    ”


    My heart twisted in response.


    This foolish woman…