Brken

Chapter 120: Grounded

Astrid’s POV

Asha’s scowl deepened, and her knuckles also turned white as she gripped her armrest tightly.

Sparks of rage flickered and danced in her eyes, casting an almost unnatural glow upon her features as rage coursed through her. “How dare you try to justify Astrid’s actions by using the trauma she had endured!” She lashed out at Nova.

“Trauma will never be an excuse to hurt others!” she spat out, her voice laced with venom. “Astrid made a choice to lash out, and that choice was wrong – unforgivable, even. Her trauma will never justify her actions.”

Suddenly, Alpha Theron stood up from his seat; his powerful frame cast a shadow upon them.

Asha’s blood ran cold as she recognized the fury etched across her father’s features a look that no one ever dared to provoke before,

“You have the audacity to call Astrid and her mother a ‘gold–digger‘ and a ‘slut‘?” Alpha Theron bellowed, his deep voice rumbling like distant thunder,

Asha shrunk back, the weight of his accusation pressing down on her like a physical force. She opened her mouth to defend herself, but the words caught in her throat under the intensity of his glare.

“Do you have any idea what you’ve done?” Alpha Theron continued, his eyes blazing with a rage that Asha had only witnessed him use on his subordinates before but never on her. “Your callous words are what provoked Astrid’s attack in the first place!” Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

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“So this is my fault?” Asha scoffs bitterly. “It’s my fault that I nearly died!” she continued dramatically.

Alpha Theron was taken aback by his daughter’s response. She

doesn’t feel any remorse for her actions at all.

“Your words triggered Astrid’s traumas, Asha! What has she ever done to you for you to treat your own sister like that!” Alpha Theron retorted.

Asha’s facial expressions turned dar! s she slowly turned her head to face me with pure hatred in her eyes, placing all the blame on me.

Asha doesn’t even have to explain. The way she looks at me already speaks volumes.

She sees me as a threat not just to her Pack but also to her family. She doesn’t want me here. She wants me gone. She would never accept me as her half–sister.

“It’s always Astrid, Astrid, ASTRID!” Asha screamed at her father. Ever since that outsider came into your life, you’ve already forgotten that I’m also your daughter!”

I flinched when Alpha Theron’s palm made contact with his daughter’s cheek. I couldn’t make myself look, feeling that even if I just stole a look, I would only add to Asha’s embarrassment.

Even though I had only known them for a short time, I know that Alpha Theron spoiled her daughter and pampered her like a

princess. For sure, this was the first time that he ever raised a hand and his voice on his daughter.

And it all happened because of me.

Asha’s shoulders heaved as she held her painful cheek. She looked into her father’s eyes with a look of betrayal in her eyes.

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Alpha Theron instantly regretted what he had done to his daughter. His features softened as he slowly brought down her hand.

“Astrid tried to kill me, yet you are more worried that I triggered her,” Asha spoke as tears fell down from her eyes.

Alpha Theron swallowed hard, unable to say anything. He just turned around, showing his back to us so he could no longer see his

daughter’s teary–eyed face.

“I’ve made my decision. Since you showed no remorse for your actions, you will be confined in your quarters until you learn your lesson,” Alpha Theron commanded, his voice leaving no room for argument. “I hope this will help you clear your head and bring you back to your senses.

“No!” Asha blurted out.

However, she was unable to plead her case when Alpha Theron suddenly faced her again with a thunderous look in his eyes.

“You will remain in your room until I say so!” Alpha Theron continued to show how serious he was. “If I found out that you tried to escape, you will be met with severe consequences.”

Asha’s chest heaved as she boiled in anger but was unable to do anything about it. The anger still simmered beneath the surface, a fiery rage that demanded to be released. But she knew lashing out would only make the situation worse.

“There’s no need to detain her!” I suddenly stood up to defend.

Everyone’s eyes turned to me when I spoke. However, instead of being grateful for my help, Asha only turned angry because I tried to help her.

“This is my fault, Astrid. I was unable to discipline my daughter well, so I had to discipline her until now. You don’t have to blame yourself

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for this,” Alpha Theron answered.

“It’s just a big misunderstanding. There’s no need for things to escalate this big,” I argued.

I looked down at Nova when I felt her tug at my shirt. She looked up at me with big question marks in her eyes.

‘What are you doing? she seemed to speak with me through her gaze.

I sighed and faced Alpha Theron once again.

Just like Asha said, I’m just an outsider. My mother and I weren’t supposed to happen in their lives. I don’t want to ruin a family, and I don’t want to ruin their relationship with my presence.

As someone who grew up with a broken family, I don’t want to break families either.

“Stop talking. I don’t need your help!” Asha snapped at me. “I would rather be imprisoned for the rest of my life than to receive help from you.”

My face paled after I received her cold response. I was just trying to help.

“Fine, if that’s your wish, then I will grant it!” Alpha Theron replied to me instead. “Guards, take her away and do as I say.”

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