Chapter 69

NICCO

Mila’s attitude shifted and her face got dark. “You’re never around anymore,” she complained.

“What did you do?” I asked, suddenly tired. I always felt guilty about Mila. The attack that killed her parents had taken place right after I became Alpha. I had been warned that it was coming, and I was too arrogant to listen to anyone. We had found Mila in the rubble, her limbs mangled and her little body limp. It had taken the talents of multiple healers and doctors to get her to where she was.

“I just wanted to get your attention,” she said, the tears starting. I forced my emotions to harden. She was manipulating me, and I knew it but my guilt made it easy for her to do so.

“Who?” I asked. Mila shrugged.

“I don’t know. It came in an encrypted message.”

“And you thought it would be a good idea?” I asked, dumbfounded. Mila was never one to consider the consequences.

“They only borrowed the money. It was always put back,” Mila said, pushing out her lower lip. “I should k