She threw herself at Kai, hitting and sobbing hysterically. He grunted, pursing his lips but taking the hits without retaliating.
“You promised! You said you wouldn’t hurt her! You swore to me she was safe! How could you?!” she screamed at him, and I rushed to her, pulling her back, Ryleigh helping me as Kai clenched and unclenched his jaw.
“I’ll give you a minute,” he said sternly, then stepped outside as my mom sank into me.
I lowered us to the ground and held her as she cried, clutching me. She turned, wrapping her arms around my neck, holding me.
“My baby girl. What have they done to you?” she breathed, her sobs hiccuping against my chest.
I swallowed back my tears, only a few escaping.
“I’m okay, Mom, I swear it. The alphas have kept me well, safe. They’ve been incredible. I pro
