"Go ahead," I instructed Nathan to continue.


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    The room fell into a heavy silence. My father and Finn kept their eyes locked on the screen, as if Nathan himself were standing before them. They were desperate to uncover the truth.


    Nathan''s voice echoed through the room as he spoke.


    "Alpha, I''ve reviewed all the records and reports."


    "So, what did you find?"


    "Alpha, a girl named Ruby was indeed admitted to the pack hospital, but not on the exact day you mentioned. She was brought in the following day. Her right hand was severely broken, When she arrived, her body was covered in scars, and she was in terrible condition. It looked like she had endured the pain for a long time before finally receiving help."


    Hearing Nathan''s words, I clenched my fists tightly. The rage I had buried deep inside-the fury toward the men who had kidnapped me-surged back with full force. How dare they harm the woman who had saved me? Where were they now? If they were still breathing, I would make sure they suffered a


    fate worse than death.


    I nced at my father, who seemed lost in thought. As if sensing my gaze, he lifted his head to meet my eyes. Without breaking eye contact, I asked Nathan,


    "Is there anything else?"


    "Yes. She was an orphan, Alpha. No one came forward to sign the hospital paperwork as her family."


    I noticed my father''s expression soften. Clenching my jaw, I turned away from


    him. He shouldn''t have brought this up. Now, the past woulde back to haunt me once again.


    "Understood," I said.


    Just as I was about to end the call, Nathan spoke again.


    "One more thing, Alpha."


    "What is it?"


    "The previous head doctor personally treated her. There''s a note in her medical report."


    My brows furrowed. "What does it say?"


    Nathan took a brief pause before continuing, as if reading the note in his mind.


    "Her physical condition is fragile. Due to the severity of her hand injury, she won''t be able to lift anything heavy or y any musical instruments again."


    I ended the call abruptly. I couldn''t listen any longer.


    My chest burned with rage as memories of that night came rushing back. I shut my eyes, trying to push them away, but they wed at the edges of my mind. A low growl escaped my throat.


    When I opened my eyes, I saw my father and Finn lowering their heads in submission at the sound of my growl. I sighed, attempting to regain myposure.


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    "You heard Dr. Nathan, didn''t you?" My voice was sharp. "You heard what she went through to save your son."


    My father hesitated before finally nodding, as if realizing the weight of his mistake.


    "Never doubt her again," I warned.


    He averted his gaze, shame evident in his expression. He should feel ashamed. He not only hurt Ruby, but he also dredged up my past and disrespected the woman who had risked her life for me.


    Finn remained silent, his head still lowered, i walked past him and exited the room. Like an obedient Beta, he followed closely behind.


    Upon returning to the living room, Finn ryed Nathan''s findings to my mother. Her eyes filled with tears as she covered her mouth, overwhelmed by emotion.


    Ruby rushed toward me, wrapping her arms around me as she sobbed.


    "No one believed me," she cried, her voice trembling. "But I knew you would uncover the truth, Kane, thank you for trusting me.”


    I ced aforting hand on her back, offering what little sce I could.


    "I don''t know how to repay you,” I admitted.


    She shook her head. "You don''t have to. Just stay by my side-be my life partner."


    The hand I had been using to console her stilled. My fists clenched slightly, and in a low voice, I muttered,


    "I can only promise you one thing-I will make those men pay with their lives."


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