Alina's POV:
Noreen's devilish voice echoed in my ears. Every word that came out of her mouth made me feel guiltier.
I trembled and didn't dare to look into my father's eyes. He must've been terribly disappointed. Perhaps he even regretted having a daughter like me.
"Alina! Is she telling the truth? Look at me!" Dad roared in disbelief.
I didn't dare to answer. I clenched my fists so hard that my nails dug into my palms.
"Alina! Say something, God damn it! Did you do it?! Just admit it if you did it!" He was in so much pain that he coughed violently before he could finish his words. It was by sheer willpower that he was still able to talk.
I couldn't bear to look at him. Complicated feelings surged in my chest and I felt suffocated. I was afraid that he'd die, but also afraid that he'd live.
But it was too late for me to regret what I had done.
Dad refused to let it go, so I finally lost my composure and answered him.
"Shut up! Yes, I did it. So what?" I pressed my palms against my ears and screamed at the top of my lungs. In the end, the urge to destroy everything gradually gained the upper hand.
There was no going back now.
Tears rolled down my cheeks uncontrollably, though I didn't know why. Wasn't I supposed to be a cruel person? A cruel person wouldn't cry like this.
I grabbed Noreen's arm tightly and asked agitatedly, "Didn't you say that as long as he takes the medicine three days in a row, he'd die in his sleep and no one would find out the truth? It's the fourth day! Why the hell is he still awake?!" Noreen swatted my hand away carelessly and said in an indifferent tone, "Actually, I'm also curious. Maybe it's because Leonard's so strong that the dosage wasn't enough to kill him."
My lips started to tremble and my mind was in a mess. I knew Noreen had fooled me, but I couldn't argue with her.
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