Chapter 141: Stirring
However, Damien listens to the principle of not mixing work with pleasure, forcing himself to endure her presence daily. Evelyn, on the other hand, remained silent, her countenance laced with the weight of contemplation.
"I concur, I would welcome the alleviation of my burdens," she expressed without offense, admitting her weariness of the rugged life she had chosen.
Initially drawn to the path of a warrior, believing it would afford her the ability to safeguard her loved ones, she found herself never having to protect anyone as danger never materialized.
Her decision to break Dave’s heart stemmed from the misguided belief that he would be a distraction and a hindrance. Her assumptions were proven wrong, and the price for her errors cost her a lot. The sacrifices she made to become who she was now, losing loved ones along the way, left her questioning what she had gained in return.
Living a life as she dreamt, she had to deal with being depressed, and was never truly happy. Despite feeling it was too late to rectify her mistakes, she embraced the belief that starting afresh was never too late.
"Are you certain?" Damien inquired.
"Yes, Alpha. With all due respect, I would like to resign. I have made numerous wrong decisions, and I want to begin anew," she stated, surprising Dave, who had longed for the day she would acknowledge her missteps.
However, there was no joy in hearing it now, he merely pitied her and refrained from mocking her. Shaking his head, he averted his gaze, unwilling to feel sympathy for her once again. Her mistakes had ruined them both.
"Agreed. I consent to your resignation, but only after a replacement is found," Damien declared, prompting a gentle smile from her.
"I will remain the leader until a successor is found. Thank you for this opportunity," she expressed.
"Moving on, I couldn’t hold my banquet due to unforeseen incidents. I want a banquet prepared in a week, and invitations must be sent to every pack in the country," Damien ordered.