I smiled but was reminded of a recent incident. "This story sounds familiar. A few weeks ago, a Gamma’s daughter accused me of stealing her mate."
Arles perked up, and Lucas continued, "She shoved Ester into a mirror, leaving a scar on her face."
Arles growled, while Lucas’s jaw tightened.
"It happened before I marked her. She was pregnant with alpha twins and weaker than usual. I wanted to punish the girl severely, but Ester stopped me, asking for leniency. She ended up with chores for a month instead of exile."
I moved onto Lucas’s lap, calming him with a hug.
"Essie, what were you thinking? She could’ve killed you!" Arles exclaimed.
"She’s changed now. We’re friends," I said.
"You what?" Lucas asked incredulously.
"She apologized yesterday when I visited the packhouse," I explai
