Chapter 161

Meadow’s POV

Alaric gasped softly. “Meadow—”

“Whatever filial love I used to feel for my father disappeared a long time ago, Alaric. My father was a monster, and I have no doubt that he still is. The last thing I want is for him to be released. But that’s the fucking problem,” I sobbed. “I’m not supposed to be okay with this. What kind of person would I be if I were okay with my father being locked up in jail for a crime he didn’t commit? What kind of person would I be if—”

“Hey,” he whispered harshly. “This is all on me, Meadow. Don’t blame yourself. Blame me.”

I shook my head profusely. “I can’t. I can’t blame you. I’m selfish like that. I know you, and I know that if I say I want Clint to be released, you’ll get right on it without any form of hesitation.”

His jaw clenched and I instantly knew that I was right. The truth was that Alaric didn’t make my life miserable. My family did. I didn’t know what would have happened to me if my f