Chapter 67: Unwelcome Homecoming
“What in the moon goddess’s name happened at the mall?”
Alpha Henry’s voice boomed through the entrance hall as we stepped into the mansion. His imposing figure blocked our path, arms crossed over his chest and eyes narrowed with displeasure.
I instinctively shrank back, the familiar feeling of fear creeping up my spine. Even with the triplets surrounding me protectively, years of conditioning made me want to make myself invisible in Henry’s presence.
“Dad, this isn’t the time,” Lucas said firmly, his arm tightening around my waist. “Hazel’s injured and needs attention.”
Henry’s gaze flicked to my bloodied sleeve, then back to his eldest son’s face. “I’ve just received word that Samuel Williams has been stripped of his position and his daughter thrown in the cells. As the former Alpha and your father, I deserve an explanation.”
The tension in the air thickened. Lucas and Liam exchanged glances while Levi moved closer to me, his hand finding the small of my back.
“Samuel’s daughter attacked Hazel. Again,” Liam explained, his voice tight with controlled anger. “This time in wolf form, in public, at the mall. She could have killed her.”
“And Samuel?” Henry pressed.
“Defended his daughter’s actions and tried to undermine our authority,” Lucas replied coldly. “We can’t have someone in leadership who doesn’t respect our decisions, especially regarding our mate’s safety.”
Henry’s expression darkened. “You’ve thrown our financial advisor in jail? The man who’s managed our pack’s resources for nearly two decades?”
“We didn’t throw him in jail,” Levi corrected. “We relieved him of his duties. Annie is the one in the cells, and rightfully so.”