I shrugged and added sarcastically, âIâm not obligated to do so, am I? Do you think Iâm dumb? Why should I help you fix the rift and ensure werewolves live freely while witches stay without freedom? I wonât do that unless Iâm a complete idiot.
â
The Alphas were left speechless.
Slowly, their faces started turning red.
I couldnât tell if it was anger or embarrassment.
Either way, they didnât have anything to say in response.
Seeing everyone left speechless, Caleb couldnât help but Laugh.
âYeah, as a werewolf, I got to say Debraâs got a point,â he said, trying to keep a straight face.
Then he composed himself and turned serious.
He then spoke with a deep frown.
âAlphas, if Debra helps fix the crack while you refuse to let the witches leave the Xeric Pack again, itâs just like keeping them imprisoned.
Itâs unfair to them.
The safety of the werewolves shouldnât come at the cost of the freedom of the witches.
â
Then, he said coldly, âAnd whatâs more, your accusations about witches colluding with vampires are nothing but baseless rumors and speculation.
Thereâs no real evidence to support them.
As for the supposed harm to the werewolves, itâs all just hearsay.
For years, itâs been werewolves whoâve been causing harm to witches.
How can you justify imprisoning an innocent person based on these fabricated charges? If you assume someone is guilty, then youâll always find a reason to lock them up and take away their freedom.
Which pack would enact such an unjust law?â
Caleb stood up, his patience wearing thin.
âJust go back.
The Thorn Edge Pack isnât the right place for all of you.
And if we follow your laws, our entire pack would end up in prison.
Seems like youâve got a talent for locking people up without any reason.
â
Then he motioned to one of his subordinates and ordered, âGet it sorted and escort the Alphas back.
â
The Alphas grew uneasy when they realized Caleb was being serious.
One of the Alphas blurted out, âCaleb, arenât you worried weâll unite together to fight against the Thorn Edge Pack?â
Unfazed by the threat, Caleb replied confidently, âAs the strongest pack around, the Thorn Edge Pack isnât scared of any pack declaring war.
If you want to team up against us, go ahead and try.
â
After hearing this, the Alphas all got pretty mad.
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They had been Alphas for ages, so they were well aware of the current situation.
What Caleb said was true.
The Thorn Edge Pack was the strongest among all the packs.
And by taking down the Xeric Pack in battle, its power only grew.
Furthermore, the Thorn Edge Pack had the backing of the Silver Ridge Pack due to my relationship with my father.
We werenât afraid of any other packs attempting to invade.
Even if these people teamed up right now, they wouldnât stand a chance against us.
Besides, their own alliance wasnât exactly trustworthy.
Everyone was on edge, fearing sudden betrayals from within.
In the end, the packs mattered more than a handful of lives.
It wasnât worth risking the packsâ existence just to deal with vampires.
Debraâs POV:
After carefully deliberating the advantages and disadvantages, a hush descended upon the assembly of Alphas.
They were well aware that adopting a forceful stance with me would only breed further resistance.
A sense of impasse settled over the gathering, the air thick with uncertainty and tension.
Observing the Alphasâ evident hesitation, I offered them an out.
With composure, I proposed, âAlphas, might we convene for a discussion?â
Exchange glances laden with indecision, the Alphas once more Lapsed into silence.