Charisse“The Alpha wouldn’t like it, Luna Rox,” Betty pleaded, “don’t, please don’t make me do it.” Her quivering cheek caught my gaze, and I remembered.If she helped me without Dorian’s permission, she’d get slapped again—or perhaps, much worse. And I released the poor girl’s hand, feeling helpless. “Alpha Dorian is a man of his word, Luna,” added the tiny voice of guilt, “so he’ll tell you in good time.”I touched her cheek, a sudden swell of maternal instinct in my chest. “I know he hit you, Betty.” The girl was astounded at first. Then, she looked away embarrassed. “I failed him. So there must be consequences.” And the familiarity in her words grabbed me. That maternal anger now turned into righteous indignance. “No one deserves to be hit even when they’re wrong, Betty.” Now, she looked worried. She glanced around nervously then lowered her voice to hush me. “I’m really fine, Luna! Please don’t talk like that. The Alpha is a good man—he took me in when I was abandoned
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