Chapter 0124 Ella POV My father stood suddenly .
Alexander , Id like to speak to you privately for a moment , he said seriously .
I started to protest , but Alexander touched my hand softly .
I looked at him questioningly , and he nodded slightly .
Seeing that he felt comfortable going , I didnt argue , though it made me uncomfortable .

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I watched as Alexander stood and left the room with my father , leaving my mother and me alone .
My mother turned and gripped my hand , her look of concern unmasked now that we were alone .
Are you sure youre all right ? she asked softly .
Yes , I replied .
Alexander took good care of me .
Were going to find a way to make David pay for what hes done , she assured me .
I tried to smile , though I could feel it was strained .
I know … eventually we will , I replied .
But I have a feeling its going to take a long time .
My mother reached for her phone and unlocked it , then handed it to me .
I glanced down to see she had pulled up a news website .
An article had already been posted , filled with rumors about the incident at the hotel .
The report included accounts from people who had seen David fleeing , bloodied and shirtless .
Others had seen me in distress , being dragged by a strange man , and later , being cradled by Alexander as we left .
I scrolled through the article , my eyes skimming over the words as my heart rate quickened .
At the end , there was a statement from David .
How has he commented on this already ? I muttered .
He wanted to get ahead of the story , I suppose , my mother replied .
Its bold of him to make such a strong denial before he even knows what evidence there is against him .
I scoffed as I read Davids words : I understand why people might jump to the conclusion that I was the one seen at the hotel with Ella .
But it seems she simply has a type that wasnt me , just someone who looks similar .
I suggest people stop prying into Ellas private life and speculating about who shes sneaking around with .
The reporter had then asked David if he had any proof of his alibi .
I was in my own packlands at an event , he had responded .
There are plenty of people who saw me there , so its really pointless to make these accusations .
Its outrageous , my mother said , clearly angry .
Hes going to pay for everything hes put you through , including what hes done to your wolf .
What makes him think he can get away with this ? Hes gotten away with it until now , I pointed out .
But not for much longer , my mother insisted .
I hoped she was right .
Alexander POV I appreciate the difficult situation you found yourself in , Alpha Roman said as soon as the office door closed .
But I want you to look me in the eye and tell me that you did not take advantage of my daughter .
1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0124 My jaw clenched as I fought back the urge to respond angrily .
I reminded myself that he was only concerned for Ella , and that she had been through far too much recently .
He must be at the end of his rope , trying so hard to protect her from a man who kept slipping through his grip I ensured that Ella was safe .
I would never do anything without her consent , I replied as calmly as I could .
He sighed , his frustration evident .
I want to trust you, he admitted , but I find myself questioning my judgment in light of everything thats happened .
I understand why youd feel that way , I said , feeling a twinge of sympathy for him .
By all accounts , the Rowanwood pack was respectable , handling matters strictly by the book .
Dealing with someone as vile as David Lake must have been especially challenging for them .
I was more accustomed to dealing with that kind of scum , which made me better equipped to protect Ella .
Still , I had failed to keep her entirely out of Davids reach a mistake I wouldnt make so lightly again .
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