At the healer's office, Alpha Ethan sat by Clara's side as she underwent a full check-up. Aside from the cut on her face, she bore no other marks.
Clara sobbed, her tears flowing freely.
Alpha Ethan soothed her with patience.
"It's okay, Clara. The healer said it won't scar. The wound's shallow—some ointment, and it'll heal fast."
"I'm just scared, Alpha Ethan," she whimpered.
"Maybe we should call it off. I don't know what's coming next. Nina's unhinged! She cut my face with glass this time, who knows what she'll do to me next?"
"Don't worry," Alpha Ethan growled.
"I won't let her touch you again."
"Really?" Clara sniffled, her eyes wide.
"I don't believe you. She's got power over me at the pack office, always showing up to bully me. And your house? I'm too scared to live there n
