Chapter 7~ PUNISHMENT

Quinn woke up early; willing herself to follow the alpha’s order. She sluggishly went to the bathroom, brushing her teeth, showering and messing around with her hair, which she hadn’t really touched for two days. She got dressed in her room and ate two toasted breads before leaving for Jeo’s office. Her father didn’t speak to her, he was clearly still in a bad mood because of what took place yesterday, so Quinn left him alone. He'd speak to her eventually, she just had to give him time. The sun outside was bright, peeking past the leaves and wetting the earth with grace. The birds were active and energetic, singing beautiful songs that weren’t enough to calm Quinn’s heart. On the wildflowers along the bushy path were colorful butterflies, free and flourishing unlike her… For she was defeated…defeated and shackled in a place that made her heart break. She still couldn’t believe the words Delilah told her last night…how could her misery ever make someone happy? Especially someone who was