Alpha Asher
"You’re unbelievable, Richard. You think you can show up out of nowhere, tell me to leave, and that’s supposed to make everything better? You killed my sister. You took her away from me, and now you’re standing here acting like you’re some kind of hero, trying to protect me?"
"I’m not a hero," Richard said quietly, his voice filled with a tired resignation. "I’m trying to prevent more bloodshed. More pain."
Veronica took a deep, shaky breath, her chest tight.
"You’re right about one thing," Veronica said, her voice firm. "This isn’t my world. But I’m not leaving. Not until I get justice.”