CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREE

VENITA:

The fact that I still broke down after mentally preparing myself that I was ready for his confession showed that a part of me was weak and broken. He had barely began his narration as we relaxed in the bubble bath when I got hooked in his arms crying like a kid who lost her toy. Landon allowed me time to recollect myself as much as I wanted before I asked him to continue. Without hesitation, he did.

"When the council made their decision, they placed myself and Clay to oversee it. I wanted to protest and kick against the idea of having the best scientists that could save us in future put down but I was powerless. I wanted to suggest they rather be imprisoned and kept under close monitoring but my words had no value." He casted his gaze to the bubbling water, sadness reflecting in his eyes.

"Is this why you left your pack?"

"Partly. I had already left a year prior to then but I was still making my presence noticed, making it seem I was with them. When this obscure act was comm