Chapter 14: An Indecent Answer

[Margaret’s POV] Through the dusty glass of the window, I could see Donald standing outside, his tall figure exuding authority as he faced Selina and the others. His expression was stern, his hand raised in warning as he spoke to them. I couldn’t hear his words, but I could imagine the tone—sharp, commanding, laced with a warning they would be foolish to ignore. A part of me felt a twisted sense of satisfaction. They had brought this on themselves. Speaking out of turn, daring to challenge the unspoken rules, and worse, questioning the authority of the Lycan King—it was a death wish disguised as boldness. Only fools would be so reckless. But I didn’t really care about Selina and her little group anymore. Their petty insults, the endless mocking—none of it cut me deeply. If anything, it made me pity them. They spent so much energy trying to break me down, but their words bounced off the walls of my indifference. I was stronger than they realized. Yet, seeing Donald stand up for me s