Malcolm I am well aware of the unsettling behavior exhibited by some pack members towards Mika; I've witnessed their cruel jokes and the way they have physically bullied her on multiple occasions. However, it never crossed my mind that she was enduring similar mistreatment at the hands of her father. It’s shocking to realize that the very person who should be her protector and support is instead contributing to her suffering in such an alarming way. From the moment Max and I walked Mika home during that chilly early morning, the image of her father tormenting her has haunted my thoughts. How she flinched at his sharp words and the fear etched on her face when her father struck her. Ever since that day, a barrier has emerged between us. Mika seems to be deliberately avoiding Max and

