Hailey held on to her father's palm. 'Dad. I don't want to go where Diane is. Please'

'I will make sure you are far away from her as possible. I promise'

~~~

Melanie visited her son for the second time that week, emphasized on the need to see how things are going in the office and how well he's holding out with the Alpha's responsibility.

'Mum... I'm okay handling this. I'm not comfortable that you visit me always'

She giggled. 'You definitely aren't appreciative of how blessed you are that ...