Whispers rippled through the pack.
"What did Nina do to deserve this? Alpha Ethan's being brutal."
"He used to hate even raising his voice at her. What's gotten into him?"
"They say a wolf's heart turns cold when he strays. Guess it's true."
"Come on, Alpha Ethan, you can't treat Nina like this!"
Clara stepped forward, fake concern on her face, bending down to help me up. "Nina, I'm so sorry. I didn't think Alpha Ethan would go this far. It's okay if you didn't get me a gift—I should be grateful for everything Alpha Ethan's given me."
She turned to Alpha Ethan, pouting. "Let her go, Alpha Ethan. Everyone's watching. You're embarrassing her."
He didn't budge, his grip tightening. "See how kind Clara is? You gave gifts to everyone but her. Did you think about how humiliated she'd feel
