Chapter 10: Chapter 10

"Don't worry about it, Dad," I said quickly, adjusting myself on the bed. He sat down beside me.

"What brings you here?" I asked, trying to look puzzled.

"I told you earlier we needed to talk about something important. Did you forget already?" His eyes locked onto mine, his tone serious.

"Oh, right. I remember now!" I forced a smile, trying to hide my unease. I couldn't let him see how troubled I was by what Mona had said earlier.

"Are you sure you're okay?" he asked, his voice softer now, as if he could sense something was off. His worried expression made it clear he wanted me to open up.

"I'm fine, Dad. Let's just talk about why you're here."

"Alright, sweetheart." He sighed. "Have you heard about the engagement between Alpha Derrick and Mona being postponed?"

"Yes, I heard about it when I was at the hospital. But why was it postponed so suddenly?"