I made it halfway down the hallway before I heard Kieran's office door slam open behind me.
"Laila, stop!"
His voice carried the full force of his alpha authority, but I kept walking.
I was done letting him command me.
"We're not finished talking about this!"
I turned around to face him, my own anger still burning bright.
"Yes, we are. You made your position clear. You think I'm too weak to handle the truth about my own life."
"That's not what I said."
"It's exactly what you said."
I crossed my arms.
"You'd rather keep me ignorant and 'protected' than treat me like an adult who deserves to make her own choices."
Kieran's jaw clenched as he approached me.
Several pack members had emerged from nearby rooms, drawn by our raised voices.
I could see Marcus, Elena, and Dr. Mar
