On the fourth day, Dr. Simmons announced he wanted to observe me "in natural pack leadership situations." Which meant following me around all day, taking notes on every interaction.
When I worked with Jake on combat training, Dr. Simmons noted that I was "too hands-on, lacking proper Alpha authority."
When I helped Margaret in the medical center, he commented that healing work was "inappropriately menial for Luna status."
When I met with refugees requesting sanctuary, he criticized my "emotionally-driven decision making."
Nothing I did was acceptable to him.
That afternoon, a young omega named Tessa arrived seeking sanctuary. She was beaten badly by her Alpha for "talking back", she asked for medical attention for an injury and was punished for speaking without permission.
"Please," Tessa begged, showing me her bruises and a broken arm that had been left untreated for days. "I can't go back there. He said next time he'll kill me for insubordination."
