Selene’s POV

I was still clutching the iron bucket when Madam Lola shoved me hard.

The next thing I knew, my knees scraped the dirt as I landed on the ground. The sharp rim of the iron bucket slammed into my wrist, and I winced in pain.

“Ah—” I hissed, biting down on my lower lip.

I glared up at her, ready to curse her out.

But she beat me to it.

“You stupid girl! Where did you even come from?” she spat. “I gave you one simple task, to go fetch some water. And you had to go get yourself in trouble with the Alpha?!”

I opened my mouth...