× Dixie × “Who does your Alpha think he is to command my movements?” I yelled at the guard in front of me. My voice echoed off the walls, propelling me to stand up. I was tired of being confined, treated like a prisoner. The guard, standing rigid and straight-faced, only nodded out of respect but didn’t budge an inch. His face remained expressionless, like a mask of obedience. I hate this. “I’m sorry, Luna, but I have strict orders. You are not allowed to leave the house or visit the pack’s hospital.” I clenched my fists, trying to suppress the rage bubbling inside me. “I don’t care about your orders. I need to get out of here. I need to get to the pack house beyond this goddamned four walls.” The guard’s expression remained stoic. “It’s for your safety, Luna. Please understand.

