Fierce Protector

Helen's mind went blank, her ears ringing. She had no idea what to say.

Rowan's eyes went wide, flashing with shock and disgust, then softened with sympathy as he looked at Harper.

He thought, 'No wonder Harper left without looking back.

'Seriously, what kind of mother would make her own daughter call her that?

'Just how crushed Harper must've felt at that moment.'

Rowan stepped forward and said,