Liana cleared her throat, her voice gentle but firm. "Jessica, come here," she said, patting the seat next to her. "No need to be afraid. We just want to hear the truth."
Jessica's hands shook as she sat down, glancing between Liana and Alpha Richard. She could feel her father's gaze burning into her, but she kept her eyes down, fighting the urge to run.
"Tell us what happened," Liana coaxed softly. "Start from the beginning."