Rise of the Banished She-Wolf (Evelyn) novel Chapter 114

Chapter 114

Williams onger seemed to deftate slightly, replaced by something that looked lite pun. I falled you hea

In sup them from diving you

You mean the incident three years ago? 1 asked cautionsly

Me grandfather nodded, his eyes sad. “I never believed you lost control and attacked that human. Not for a moment. But my word wasn’t enough to change anything.”

*I have evidence now,” I said, touching the pocket where the USB drive sat. But it might hurt my father if 1 reveal it. If you

don’t want me to-

“I couldn’t protect you back then,” he interrupted, his voice firm despite his frail appearance. This time, the decision 1 yours to make. As long as our pack stops declining, I trust your judgment.”

An uncomfortable silence fell over the room. I remained by my grandfather’s side, watching as his gaze drifted toward the window, his thoughts seemingly far away.

“Isabel was extraordinary–the Alpha of the Moonheal Pack with healing abilities like none I’d ever seen,” he said suddenly, a wistful smile touching his lips.

I blinked in surprise at the mention of my grandmother. William rarely spoke of her.

“You were just like her,” he continued, his eyes finding mine. “Even at three years old, you showed the same talents. Whenever Isabel was diagnosing someone, you’d drag your little stool over and sit beside her, watching everything she did with those serious eyes of yours.” He chuckled softly.

I was struck speechless by this sudden rush of tender memories.

Devon moved closer, his voice gentle. “You must have been very proud when Evelyn started showing her grandmother’s

talents.”

William nodded, his expression softening. “More than you can imagine.”

“Then why…” Devon paused, choosing his words carefully. “Why didn’t you stand up for her when she needed you most?”

My grandfather’s eyes clouded. He looked at me, then away, shame evident in his expression.

“The pack was in a precarious position,” he said softly. “Jonathan had secured important alliances, investments… If his position had been compromised…”

“You had to make a choice,” Devon said, not accusingly but with understanding. “Between your granddaughter and the

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future of the pack as you saw it,

William’s hands trembled slightly on his cane. I thought I was doing what was best for everyone, I belloved fonathari would be a worthy leader. I was…” His voice cracked. I was wrong. And you paid the price, Evelyn.”

The admission hung in the air between us. I felt a strange mixture of pain and relief–pain at the confirmation that my grandfather had chosen the pack over nie, but relief that the truth was finally being spokeri aloud.

“If I had known what kind of Alpha Jonathan would become,” William continued, almost to himself, “if I had known how he would squander everything we built… I never would have let him drive you away. That’s my greatest regret,”

Swallowing the painful lump in my throat, I changed the subject. “Grandpa, the restoration on Grandmother’s old house is almost complete. Would you like to come see it when you’re feeling better?”

William’s eyes filled with tears, grateful for the reprieve. “I’d like that very much, little one.”

Outside the facility, Marcus approached me with a small silver–inlaid wooden box etched with wolf symbols.

“Miss Evelyn, your grandfather asked me to give you this,” he said, handling the box carefully. “It belonged to Isabel. She asked William to pass it to you on her deathbed.”

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