Emily's POV

I picked up my phone and dialed my mother's number.

"Mother, why are you doing this? Do you have to punish the innocent people of the White Claw Pack?" I demanded. My anger was evident in my voice.

Susanna's voice was as cold as always.

"You're defending that traitor, Emily? You're turning against your own family? What right do you have to question my decision? When you found out that he took control of Goshia, did you question him?"

"No, Mother! I'm not defending, I'm defending the innocent lives you're putting at risk. Alpha Calvin sent the money for their care. Why are you withholding it? And why...