#Chapter99 Silence stretched.

Theodore The alpha’s throat bobbed. His eyes watching me warily. It would be no contest. His daughter was barely breathing. I looked at the girl, softening my tone. “Regardless of what happens to your father,” I said evenly, “you’ll be given a chance to finish your education and build a future for yourself. And you will be given all the support you need to go after the man who actually did this to you. Because I don’t hold children accountable for their parents’ greed… and my wife has the most gracious of hearts.” The girl’s lip trembled, her gaze darting between me and her father before finally landing on Violet who hadn't moved and hadn't spoken. I could see some of her fear ease though. But the bruise on her wrist was getting darker the longer her father kept an iron grip on her. The alpha took a step back, trying to rally support, but I knew even if there was someone in the crowd who might have supported him, they wouldn't say anything with the nobles in the crowd,