"Why do you think your mother is incapable of theft?" She went on. "Is it because she is a Grand Luna? She has so many riches and doesn't need more? Do you think a lot of riches is enough to stop one from theft?"
It happened fast. Keegan's hand sliced through the air and connected with her face.The force sent her reeling, but she didn't fall.
Her hand itched to cradle her stinging cheek, but she forced it down as she looked back at Keegan with blue, glistening eyes.
"Why do you think we have corrupt Alphas? Corrupt Princes? Pack Councils? Leaders who exploit members!?" Her voice was filled with even more agony. "Do you think they lack gold? Riches do not stop one from stealing! You know what does? Morals! That is something my mother taught my sister and I. That is how we have survived
