Chapter 3
"How dare you touch her with your filthy hands!" Alpha Derrick's voice boomed as he glared at me, his eyes full of rage.
He was the one who had just slapped me across the face.
I stood there, frozen, staring back at him like a fool. I had no idea what to do or say. No matter what I said, I knew he would side with Mona.
I had never hurt Mona, but everyone believed her over me. No one wanted to hear my side of the story.
"Seize her!" Alpha Derrick ordered.
Two of his guards rushed forward and grabbed my arms. I didn't struggle. I let them drag me without resisting.
"Let her go!" My father stormed into the room, demanding my release.
The guards hesitated but released me when Alpha Derrick gave a slight nod. They shoved me away, and I stumbled but caught myself.
I took deep breaths, fighting back the tears that were about streaming down my face. I got up slowly and walked to my father's side. The pain was too much, and I couldn't say a word.
Silence felt like the safest choice.
"This is a family matter," my father said, his voice tight. "We'll handle it ourselves. I apologize for any trouble this has caused you." He bowed his head slightly to Alpha Derrick, who nodded in return.