Corinna's POV
I stood there, trying to keep myself calm. My wolf’s mantra repeated in my head: "Your mate will defend you." I tried to believe that. However, seeing him avoid eye contact with me, I also reminded myself that he was the Alpha.
What Gia and Kitty said about me hurt deeply, especially since I had never done anything against them. Emma’s words stunned me; I could comprehend why the two omegas might lie, but Emma’s betrayal was beyond me.
However, when Angus stood up to speak, many things became clear. Gia and Kitty viewed me as their rival because the Alpha had neglected them in favour of me. I also recalled the night when the Alpha had erupted with anger upon seeing the wounds Emma inflicted on me. I remembered his expression before he walked out of the room, knowing he wo
