Rina finally spoke, her tone quiet but sharp. “Why don’t you tell me, Theo? Why did you treat Samantha that way?”
Theo stiffened, realizing instantly that Samantha had already spoken to her. “Rina… I—”
“You slapped her,” she interrupted, her eyes glistening with restrained anger. “You threatened her. You ordered her to leave the pack. Why? What has she truly done?”
“She’s dangerous,” Theo said firmly. “You don’t see it, but I do. She doesn’t belong here, Rina.”
Rina turned fully now, her expression fierce. “Or is it because you still love her? Is that why you can’t face her presence without lashing out?”
The question cut Theo deep, igniting his irritation. “Don’t be ridiculous. I don’t love her. Not after what she did.”
“Then why drive her away like a criminal?” Rina pressed. “Why hu
