Dominic's POV
I chose not to publicly reject Lila in front of the pack because I didn’t want to humiliate her.
Despite my efforts, word somehow got out, and she became the target of mockery.
Who gave them the right to treat her this way? It had to end—it was an affront to me as the Alpha.
I quickly mindlinked Jonathan, asking him to address the issue. I wouldn’t put up with such disrespect.
He confirmed my request, and I felt confident that he would handle it appropriately.
Lila had already faced so much in her life, and now she was dealing with an even more perilous situation due to the unexpected turn of events. She was now living among strangers against her will; that was a huge sacrifice in itself.
There wasn’t much I could do to help her feel comfortable, but her safety was
