MIAS POV

The instant we got home, Alpha Diego's penetrating eyes met me. His brow wrinkled when he saw the marks on my arms and face.

"Mia," he continued, his voice low yet authoritative. "Why are you returning so early? And what's with the bruises? "Were you bullied again?"

Before I could react, I felt Rolex tighten beside me. His eyes widened with surprise as he looked at me, apparently taken off guard. "Wait Was she also bullied earlier? By them? If ...