Viya's POV
"Alpha Dorian." I forced my voice to stay steady. "I apologize for this disturbance outside your home—"
"You have nothing to apologize for." His gaze never left Margaret, his tone dropping several degrees. "I'm trying to understand why there are unauthorized wolves attempting to intimidate my mother's physician on my property."
Margaret straightened, clearly trying to assert her own authority. "Alpha Dorian, this is a private family matter between myself and my former ward—"
"Your former ward who is currently under a professional engagement with my family." He descended the front steps with measured precision, each movement deliberate. "Dr. Lockwood has committed to treating my mother's condition over the next several months. Any interference with her ability to fu
