“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.
