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 it without saying a word.

“ You won’t be able to stay here for long. ” She hisses venomously when I have turned around and climbed another stair.

My heart skips a beat. I halt, breath and glance at her from over my shoulder.

Bitter words dance at the tip of my tongue but I don’t want to say it.

I love her. I love them.

Shaking my head, I climb the stairs.

“ You avoided it this time. But you will have to leave! I won’t bear a whore for a daughter for much longer. ” She scoffs behind me.

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