"Stop with your accusations towards my son!" Matthew bellowed, his words laced with fury. The force of his anger resonated through the room. All eyes turned toward the source of a new voice that pierced through the charged atmosphere. It was David's father, Matthew, who had stepped forward. His face contorted with anger and disgust as he glared at Lucy, his eyes burning with contempt. His voice rang out, filled with righteous indignation. "You are such a shame to our Pack!" Matthew spat out, his voice dripping with scorn. The weight of his words reverberated through the room, leaving a lingering silence in their wake. The accusing gazes of the community shifted, now aligning with Matthew's condemnation, amplifying Lucy's sense of isolation and despair. Her chest tightened, a mix of hur