Nala
"I don’t think bringing Xander to Willowbridge would have been necessary," I began, keeping my voice calm but firm.
"After all, you told me I had too much baggage and that by leaving, I was lessening the load for you. Besides, after squandering everything my father left me, I wouldn’t want your hands anywhere near Xander’s pockets or wielding his influence."
I met Aunt Trisha’s gaze, seeing straight through her. She wasn’t concerned about me; she was angling for something more, but I wasn’t going to let her manipulate me.
"People make mistakes, Nala, and we say things we wish we could take back," she replied, her tone almost pleading.
"Like telling your alpha I had slandered him and having me punished for it?" I shot back, watching as her face fell into silence. There was no de
