Chapter 28

Esmeralda "No way!" Vanessa's high-pitched voice filled the air, stinging my ears as I fought the urge to cover them with my palms. Madam Dora's curious gaze met hers as she cocked her head to the side, giving her a suspicious look. "Excuse me?" she asked in a manner that deserves an explanation. "Nothing, Madam Dora...she just can't." Vanessa stammered, avoiding Madam Dora's penetrating gaze. Oh, baby, I can and I would! "She just can't what?" A long weary sigh escaped Vanessa's lips, "She can't be in charge of the Alpha's quarters." She chewed on her bottom lips, balling her fists. "I mean, how would this..." Her voice trailed as her gaze fell on me, pinning me to the floor with a disgusted look as if I were garbage. "...Low-life girl walk into the house and all of a sudden, she would be in charge of the Alpha's quarters? Who does that? On whose permission?" "The Alpha's permission," I stated, watching her bulged eyes. My answers were short and clipped. Gasps flew from everyone as th