Patrick flinched when he realized Wesley wasn't bluffing.
"If you kill me, you'll regret it. The governor of Aerionia is the fairest and most righteous person around. No way would a murderer walk free."
Scarlett knew this all too well—after all, she was the governor of Aerionia.
'Patrick's right,' she thought.
'I wouldn't let something like this slide. Besides, I don't like owing anyone favors, and the last thing I want is Wesley getting blood on his hands for my sake.'
With that thought, she stepped up to Wesley.
"I don't want you killing anyone for me. I don't want you throwing your life away over this."
Wesley lowered the gun, his sharp eyes still locked on Patrick.
"This is your last chance."
Patrick breathed a sigh of relief and shot a warning look at Scarlett before turning
