Zara's voice trembled with caution as she spoke, her hands folded neatly in front of her. "From what I have seen after being around her for a while, Ms. Valessia is very conscious of the pack's ranking. The ill-treatment and bullying she has endured over the years must be responsible. She is likely afraid she might face the same fate with you. And I understand her fears perfectly well," she concluded, lowering her eyes to avoid the Alpha's piercing stare.
Alpha Lucien's expression darkened, his tone turned cold, "What do you mean by that? Are you trying to say I use my power to trample on the weak?" The weight of his voice reverberated through the study, making the walls feel smaller, suffocating. Zara nearly fell to her knees from the sheer force of his presence.
"I wouldn't dare, Alpha." Her head snapped up, her wide, quivering eyes locking with his murderous ones.
