32 The first revelation

He noticed how subtly Janeth always put her hair behind her left ear each time she wanted to say something.

The gesture felt familiar but he dismissed it immediately. It was impossible.

"I-I can't remember, Alpha, I was badly injured and passed out when I reached the Pack's border," Janeth replied, looking everywhere but at the Alpha.

She didn't think he would have the time to ask such intricate questions.

"Then, why did you leave? And, how did you get injured?" Alpha Lake relaxed into his chair, ready to hear her oven-fresh lies.

"I-I wanted to escape, the bullying was too much for me to handle. You, you didn't love me anymore..." Her voice cracked at the end, she started sobbing quietly and tears flowed freely down her cheeks.

"I never loved you!" Alpha Lake said dangerously.