“I have never trusted you, Charlotte, and I wouldn’t start doing that now.”

Serene spoke the moment Alpha Klein left.

“Why are you suddenly trying to fight your father, Ethan? Why are you trying to become an ally to a place where you don’t belong? What are you hiding?

Ria said nothing. Instead, she turned to follow Klein, but Serene stepped in front of her and blocked the way.

“Tell me, Charlotte. Do you know what happened to my daughter? Why is everyone suddenly silent and moving on as though they didn’t lose a child?”

Ria slowly turned to face her.

“Did you lose one?”

Serene’s eyes widened instantly.

“Yes,...