The only certain thing was that the Thorn Edge Pack was Likely on the brink of disaster.
Caleb’s POV:
After devouring their ice cream, Debra turned to Elena with a puzzled expression, her eyes squinting in curiosity
“Elena, why on earth did you decide to tag along with Luca to the amusement park today?”
“I don’t know.” Elena, sensing the seriousness of the situation, instinctively took a step back, her head now bowed in submission.
There must be something fishy.
Debra’s countenance hardened, and in a voice deeper than usual, she pressed further, “Elena, sweetheart, only mischievous children secretly run away from home. Tell me, why did you do it?”
Under her mother’s stern gaze, Elena shot a glance of pitiful desperation in my direction and sought solace
I extended a reassuring hand, gently patting her head.
“Elena, my dear there’s no need to be afraid. Trust me, your mom just wants to uncover the truth. It’s Luca who’s the troublemaker here. He must have lured you into this escapade!”
𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.𝘤𝘰𝘮
I didn’t Like Luca.
The mere thought of him leading my precious daughter astray filled me with an unsettling discomfort.
Debra nudged me with a swift kick, shooting me a warning glare that urged caution in my choice of words.
I cleared my throat and added, “Elena, we promise you that if you speak the truth, neither your mom nor I will hold it against you.”
Elena, now given the reassurance she needed, began to recount the events that had unfolded.
“Luca was feeling down, and he decided to take me to the amusement park in secret.”
“What happened? Why was Luca in such a sour mood?” Curiosity gnawed at
Debra, and she probed further, her eyes fixated on Elena.
“Luca’s father had planned for the three of them to enjoy a day at the amusement park together. But Luca’s mother refused the idea. She made it clear that she didn’t want to see Adam, which left Luca feeling immensely disappointed. It escalated into a heated argument between
Luca and his mother.”
I asked, “And then? Is that when he whisked you away secretly like this?”
“Yes.” Elena nodded.
“After the argument, Luca was overcome with sadness. He secretly arranged for someone to pose as a nanny and help him escape. And he invited me along.”
As Elena shared this revelation, she cautiously observed Debra’s reaction. “But Luca made me promise not to tell any grown-ups about it.
He said our secret adventure would be ruined if anyone found out. So, I kept my word and didn’t tell Mommy.”
