Chapter 7
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Bailey's grandfather opened the door just as he was about to knock. An enchanting scent, a blend of delicate flowers and subtle earthiness, drifted out, eliciting a gasp of joy from Orion. ‘Mate,’ he said aloud. “Bailey, we need to talk.”
Dominik shook his head in disapproval. "Give Bailey control, Orion, or you'll lose her," he cautioned. Orion complied with a whimper. The children's laughter filled the air, making Orion smile as they walked away.
“Our pups are happy,” he said, satisfied. Overwhelmed by the situation, Bailey ran his hands through his hair. Ashton was puzzled by Bailey's secrecy about his mate.
Bailey tilted his head, mentally weighing the evidence. “What were you doing there with my mate?” he asked with narrowed eyes. “I needed to calm down before losing it. Locke took me straight to them,” he said. "Why? I am aware of your hatred towards women," he commented as he sat. "Bailey, you recall nothing of your drugging incident," he nodded. "We discovered that under the drug's influence, you..." he glanced at him, unsure. “I don't know how to say it in a way that…” “Just tell me,” Bailey said. Dominik's head drops and he utters, “You brutally violated and marked her.' An icy sensation spreads within him. He massages his forehead, vigorously shaking his head as he repeats, “No, no, no...” his voice trembling with emotion. His grandfather approached him. He sobbed and begged, grasping tightly, pleading, 'Tell me it's a joke—I could never be so cruel.” “You weren't yourself,” the condition of his grandson rendered him unable to proceed.
“Dominik was furious with Ashton for accusing her and had him pinned against the wall. “Do not falsely accuse her,” he warned. “She's still traumatized from the attack and can't even talk about it without becoming overwhelmed. She's present—due to an attempt by rogue wolves to snatch the boys." He let go of him and looked towards the door shutting. “You foolish mutt," he growled, then chased after Bay. Ashton remained sceptical and desired to inquire more from her
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