Ilona My whole body was paralyzed with shock as soon as Alpha Xander, my own father’s words reached my ears. It was as if my life came to a complete stop and my world turned upside down. Instead of talking to me or asking me, my father believed the words of his loyal followers. He didn’t bother to spare his ear to listen to my reasons nor did he tolerate my tears. “Beta Lori, assign a rotation of female warriors to guard her door at all times. Ilona is only allowed to move around the packhouse and courtyard,” he commanded. The father I called Alpha refused to look me in the eye. Tears rolled down my cheek, “Father, please. Don’t do this. I can’t live like this.” But, my words fell on deaf ears. Gamma Greyson wrapped his hand around my arm and raised me to my feet. I turned to look at