Chapter 385\u00a0<\/p>\n
Third Person\u2019s POV\u00a0<\/p>\n
The hospital room was in utter chaos.\u00a0<\/p>\n
8%\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Riley took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm. Her eyes turned sharply to the doctor. \u201cDoctor, why can\u2019t Tessa speak?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The physician did another round of quick checks. \u201cPhysically, her condition is stable,\u201d he explained. \u201cBut after five years in a vegetative state, her neural and language systems have significantly degenerated. It\u2019s completely normal that she can\u2019t speak right away. With rehabilitation, she\u2019ll recover the ability to talk.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
So that was it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ronan Duskcliff and the others finally let out the breath they had been holding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Riley stood there, as if thunderstruck.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She could wait-but Scarlett wouldn\u2019t. Scarlett would do everything in her power to silence Tessa before she could fully recover.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If anything happened to Tessa during this fragile period Riley knew she\u2019d be the first one blamed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No matter what it took, the truth had to come out today\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned and looked toward Scarlett. As expected, the she-wolf had visibly relaxed. Her lowered eyes darted rapidly as if scheming her next move.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Riley clenched her jaw.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett. Today, I\u2019ll make sure you never rise again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her mind worked fast-seconds later, she had a plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She stepped toward Tessa\u2019s bed, ready to act, but just as he reached out, Ronan moved to block her path, eyes dark with warning. \u201cRiley, what are you trying to do now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Riley looked him square in the eye, her voice unwavering. \u201cI know how to get Tessa to tell us who lured her into the Black Forest and left her for the rogues.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ronan froze. For once, he didn\u2019t know whether to believe her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kael Vale stepped forward and grabbed Riley\u2019s arm. \u201cRiley, enough. Tessa\u2019s awake and that\u2019s all that matters. Let\u2019s not dwell on what happened earlier. We\u2019ll drop the accusation-you almost strangled her, but we\u2019ll let it go,\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maddox approached as well, sighing. \u201cRiley, after everything, you should know better. Apologize to Tessa and Scarlett, and let\u2019s end this here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Riley\u2019s gaze turned cold as she stared at her older brother and her first love-both of whom she now loathed more than anyone,\u00a0<\/p>\n
An Alpha and a Lycan Tribunal member-wolves who should represent justice and wisdom. And yet, when it came to Scarlett, they abandoned all reason.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
15:27 Thu, Jan 1\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 385\u00a0<\/p>\n
8%\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou two pretend to be objective, but all you\u2019re doing is hielding Scarlett. What? Are you that afraid I\u2019ll expose her for what she really is in front of everyone?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRiley!\u201d Kael snapped, raising his voice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But hers cut back louder. \u201cShut up, Kael!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maddox stepped forward, but she turned on him like a storm. \u201cAnd you-don\u2019t you dare speak. The two of you have no right to lecture me. You don\u2019t get to decide what I do next.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cPush me one more time, and I swear I\u2019ll slap you both st to make myself feel better.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kael and Maddox\u2019s expressions soured, clearly humiliated. But they knew what Riley was capable of. If they kept pushing, they\u2019d only embarrass themselves further\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without hesitation, Riley shoved Scarlett toward Tessa\u2019s bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment Tessa laid eyes on Scarlett, her already pal face drained of all color. Her body trembled uncontrollably, and her eyes filled with a terror and hatred so intense, it was almost tangible.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anyone with half a brain could see it-there was no affection, no trace of friendship in her eyes. Only raw fear and fury.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ronan\u2019s brow furrowed. \u201cTessa? What\u2019s wrong?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d Riley scoffed. \u201cShe\u2019s looking at her would-be killer. That\u2019s what\u2019s wrong.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cStop slandering her!\u201d Kael barked again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll see if I\u2019m slandering anyone,\u201d Riley replied, her eyes flashing with confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She looked back at Tessa, her tone soft but firm. \u201cTessa, know you can\u2019t speak yet, and I\u2019m not asking you\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tessa blinked once, clearly and deliberately.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A victorious smile broke across Riley\u2019s face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett, your end starts now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s heart began to race. \u201cSister\u2026 I-I\u2019m not feeling well. I need to see a doctor.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Riley ignored her entirely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mia stepped in without a word and helped Riley hold Scarlett in place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, Riley asked clearly, her voice cutting through the tension like a blade, \u201cFive years ago, the day Ebonclaw Pack threw a celebration for Scarlett\u2019s enrollment-was it me who lured you into the Black Forest?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tessa looked straight into Riley\u2019s eyes, guilt swimming her gaze. Then she blinked-twice. Without a trace\u00a0<\/p>\n
of hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ronan stood frozen, as if lightning had struck him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t her?\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
Joseph King is an editor and storyteller who ensures every chapter is clear, polished, and engaging for readers.<\/p>\n
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