Rejected and Pregnant I Fled The Pack (Evelyn and Damon) novel Chapter 240

I appreciated that acknowledgment, genuine respect evident beneath his continued protective instinct rather than simple, dismissive management of my involvement.

A knock sounded at the door, and Ethan rose to answer it, revealing Callum standing there, his expression carrying obvious exhaustion but also cautious progress.

"We've identified the likely culprit," Callum said without preamble, stepping inside at Ethan's gesture. "One of the brothers—Marcus, actually, from earlier's confrontation. His scent matched traces found near the accelerant container we recovered."

"Are you certain," Ethan asked, his voice hardening immediately.

"Reasonably certain," Callum confirmed. "Though we're conducting additional verification before formal arrest, understanding the genuine severity of these charges."

I felt something complicated settle in my chest at that information—relief that we'd potentially identified the responsible party, mixed with genuine, lingering fear that this violence had actually originated from someone I'd witnessed only briefly during yesterday's earlier confrontation.

"What happens now," I asked.

"Formal questioning, immediate detention if the evidence proves sufficient," Callum said. "Given the severity of attempted murder charges, the council will likely authorize swift, decisive proceedings."

Ethan nodded, though I could see continued fury simmering beneath his controlled exterior. "I want to be present during his formal questioning."

"That can likely be arranged," Callum confirmed, "though Alpha Cross will need to formally authorize your involvement given the circumstances."

"I'll speak with him immediately," Ethan said.

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