"They were just trying to de escalate the situation," she said, her voice laced with a hint of doubt.
"They were supposed to protect you," I countered, my tone leaving no room for argument. "That’s what I pay them to do. Not to stand by and watch while my mate is being harassed and slandered. I've been too lenient, Hailey. Too forgiving. And it's almost cost us everything. It's almost cost us our son."
"Please, Dom," she pleaded, her hand resting on my arm. "Don't do anything rash. Not tonight. We need to be there for Liam."
"I will always be there for Liam," I said, my voice a low growl. "But I'm also going to be there for you. And for our unborn child. And for this pack. Even if it means I have to become the monster they think I am."
I leaned in and kissed her, my lips lingering on h
