Chapter 0067 +25 BONUS Chapter 0067 Ella POV David cannot be allowed to continue making these slanderous statements , my father said angrily .
I agree , my mother added , but we have to handle this carefully .
Im beginning to think weve handled it too carefully , my father replied , his anger evident .
I felt a pang of guilt .
By opening up to him about my plan to expose David and Amandas affair , I had placed him in a difficult position .
He knew now that all of the fallout with David was caused by my decision to expose him publicly .
In a way , this was all my fault , and my father knew it .
I didnt know if he had told my mother about it or not , and was afraid to ask .
Her opinion of me might change if she knew I had been keeping such important secrets from them .
I dont see that theres anything we can do , I said softly .
I was sitting in the living room chair , watching as my parents paced in front of the TV , where a report on Davids latest social media attack was being discussed .
It bothered me that the news kept picking up on his temper tantrums , but speaking out against the media would make it seem like I was trying to hide something .
He continues to insult our family , my father said .
There has to be a price for that .
It makes us look weak to allow him to get away with it , and it might embolden others to come out against us .
That can bring unexpected consequences .
But what do we do ? I asked .
I dont want any violence .
I dont want anyone to get hurt .
I know you dont , Princess , my father said gently .
And Im not saying its come to that point yet , but I am going to have to meet with Alpha Derrick.
He needs to rein his son in or face the consequences .
What consequences do you mean ? I asked .
I dont know yet , my father replied honestly .
It will depend on his reaction .
I think we can reliably guess what his reaction will be , my mother pointed out .
Hell say were liars , or claim that Davids accounts have been hacked , or that he was driven to this by Ellas rejection .
I dont see the point in asking Derrick or Lily Lake to be reasonable when we know they are not reasonable people .
Then what do we do ? my father asked , throwing his hands up in frustration .
The longer we allow this to continue , the weaker it makes us look ! My mother stared at him with a critical look , and after a moment , my father lowered his arms .
In a softer tone , he said , Im sorry .
I dont mean to take my frustration out on either of you .
Thats all right , my mother said .
We must remember that were in this together , and we can figure this out as a family .
My father gave me a meaningful look , and I averted my gaze .
My mother was right .
I should have been honest with them from the start .
Maybe things wouldnt have escalated like this .
Its only gossip , I said , trying to remain calm .
Its just online gossip .
I dont know if its even worth a reaction .
David looks pathetic with the way hes behaving .
Everyone can see that .
I think stooping to his level and responding would be a mistake .

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1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0067 I cannot allow him to continue talking the way he has bee , my father insisted .
Im not upset , I said , doing my best to sound calm .
His words dont offend me because I see the desperation behind them .
If youre doing this for my sake , it isnt necessary .
Thats sweet of you , darling , my mother said , standing in front of me and smiling in her usual reassuring way , though it only made me feel more guilty .
But this is more complicated than just your feelings .
Your father is right .
This makes the pack look bad .
I never should have gone forward with the wedding , I muttered .
It was such a mistake .
We all make mistakes , my mother said softly .
Theres no use dwelling on it now .
We need to think about what were going to do moving forward .
Thats what matters most .