Alpha's Regret
“She took me under her wing, helped me get a diploma, and eventually, a better job. She never judged me, never asked too many questions. She just… helped.”
Damien’s heart ached hearing all of this. Stephanie had been alone, vulnerable, and yet she had managed to find allies in the most unlikely places. He was filled with admiration for her, but also a deep sense of shame for being the architect of all her problems.
“I thought Zita was part of the plot to destroy me,” Stephanie confessed, her voice trembling slightly. “I hated her, blamed her for everything. But she wasn’t. She was the one who saved Kayla’s life.”