A Volatile Encounter

AELIANA

The air in the family lounge was thick enough to choke on. My father, Evaric, wasn’t just angry; he was vibrating with a brand of Alpha fury that usually made everyone in the pack house drop to their knees. But tonight, I didn't want to submit. I was tired of being the fragile glass doll that everyone was terrified would shatter.

"He’s not to blame, Dad! Stop it!" I shouted, my voice cra