Layla's POV
As we both stood there looking at the Alpha who was to decide my fate, I kept on blinking without knowing the words to say to defend myself right now.
“How could you bring her here when you know everything that is going on?”
“Dad, I had no choice. I could not just leave her.”
“How could you make that decision without asking me first?”
“How could I ask you first?”
“Young lady, there is a thing called a phone!”
“I’m sorry, Dad. She just needs a place to hide till she figures out what is going on.”
“You realize I have to lie to Nate about all of this.”
“I know.”
“I need an explanation.”
“You will get one, dad.”
“Now!”
“All of this is my fault.” I immediately butted in. I did not want her bearing the brunt of all of this.
“I found out Nate did not care about me and
