Astrid’s POV
I eagerly waited for Lillian to arrive, knowing she wouldn’t easily open up. I hoped she’d realize help was available and that everyone was here for her.
‘I’m sorry,’ I mind-linked Alpha Dominic.
‘They will give you some punishment.,’ he replied.
After that, he cut off all contact with me. Kathleen was still clinging to him, almost like an ornament, and I couldn’t help but feel jealous as she playfully rubbed her arm against his chest while pretending not to notice what she was doing to him.
‘Why can’t this mateless woman find someone else?’ Malessia growled, clearly ready to challenge Kathleen and prove herself as the Luna. But I urged her to calm down, knowing that creating more chaos within the pack wouldn’t help.
Fortunately, I saw Lillian walking in, her eyes fixed on me. She looked much better and healthier compared to last night, with no visible bruises on her face. A big smile lit up her lips, and Beta Elijah entered the meeting room as well.
She stood before the e
