I stare at the space Patrick just left.
I cannot believe what just transpired.
My heart feels shattered.
I am distraught.
He thinks I've betrayed him for my pack.
And I suppose, from his perspective, it must look that way.
But I haven't and I can't even explain what really happened.
What exactly was I supposed to do?
Let them be executed?
I didn't have a choice. I had to save them.
And I will get them out of here, just not in the way Patrick wants.
I wish I could tell him everything. That if I had it my way, none of the rogues would be dead. But I can't, and now he is gone. Possibly forever.
Footfall approaches.
I turn, expecting to see the guards coming around the corner.
Instead, I see Val.
She locks eyes with me and her face turns stern.
My stomach plummets. I know I am
