Ava's POV
The strength drained from my body as soon as the words left me. I collapsed to my knees beside the couch, burying my face in my hands.
Tears slid between my fingers.
My shoulders shook so hard I could barely breathe.
"Victor..." I choked out. "You can hate me. You can throw me in prison for Laura's sake. Fine."
My voice shattered.
"But June... why June?"
I lifted my head and glared at him through tears.
"The Smith family has wealth beyond measure. Was it truly so difficult to raise one pup?"
My wolf howled in grief.
"Just because you didn't love her... you let her be discarded?"
He stared at me like he genuinely didn't understand.
"Say something!" I screamed.
I lunged up and grabbed him by the shoulders, shaking him hard.
"Speak!"
My claws tore through the fabric o
