NATALIE

“ I want my phone, Mom. ” I mumble as soon as I climb the first stair.

After wandering around for another hour, I finally came home. Mom opened the door, scowled but didn’t say anything.

This hinted Alpha has already talked to Dad and they will refrain from abusing me from now on.

Despite all this, the situation is unsettling. My guts are twisting.

Silently, Mom goes to her room. I turn around and watch her.

She appears out of her room and walks to me. She hands me the phone and I take