Accused

TRIGGER WARNING: There is mention of child loss in this chapter. Reader Discretion is advised.

[Denali’s POV]

I grow quiet as all eyes come to rest on me, and before I can even speak again, my stepmother is rushing toward me with pure fury and hate in her eyes.

“IT WAS YOU!” She shrieks, raking her claws across my cheek. “YOU DID IT, DIDN’T YOU? YOU WERE JEALOUS OF HER BECAUSE ALEXANDER CHOSE HER INSTEAD OF YOU!”

Gasping, I lift my arms and attempt to stop the next attack that is sure to come, but am saved by Rosco stepping in front of me while a growl rips through the air.

“Touch her again, and I’ll break your fucking hands,” he snarls, reaching around and giving me a protective hand. “Roger, I suggest you keep your bitch on a leash.”

“Are you protecting that murderer?” My stepmother growls. “Were you behind it too?”

“Beatrice!”