Zara's POV

"Where the hell have you been?!" The office windows shook and rattled as my dad yelled. His wrath appeared to have grown since we last saw him.

"I haven't been gone that long." I calmly countered, looking to Beta John for support.

Beta John, on the other hand, remained silent while maintaining his trademark grin. He probably wants to see how I react in this situation.

"Oh, Goddess, Zara!" As soon as I heard my mom's concerned voice, she hurried up to me and ...