Chapter Seventeen

　　AMALA 　　Tonight, I will be meeting a bunch of higher-up wolves who are on the same level as Seth or Richard Bates. 　　I feel a bit nervous as the words Seth told me last night has finally come to me. 　　If I screw this up, I will be executed immediately. Amy will wake up only to learn about my death. 　　That is something I have to avoid at all costs. 　　"Are you nervous, Amala?" 　　Marie is kind enough to brush my hair as she helps me get prepared. 　　I just found out that if I want them to acknowledge me, I need to be presentable. 　　"Somewhat. I need to stay strong so I can be alive when my sister wakes up." 　　"You have a sister?" Marie asks with a surprised tone. 　　I smile as I nod. 　　"Where is she then?" 　　"At the hospital. This hospital that your husband brought last night." 　　"What happened to her?" 　　"She's—" I cut myself halfway when Seth's words last night echo in my mind. 　　'Never tell anyone about your past crimes.' 　　'Keeping a young pup away from the pack is a serious crime