The tension in the room was thick as Alpha Derrick loomed over the three girls kneeling before him.
His sharp gaze flicked between them, each second weighing heavily on their trembling shoulders.
"I want to be merciful," Derrick began, his tone deceptively calm, "but do not test my patience.
Tell me everything you know about Kimberly's disappearance."
The three girls exchanged quick, terrified glances.
None of them dared speak immediately, unsure of what to say that wouldn't further anger the Alpha.
Finally, Lisa found the courage to respond, though her voice wavered with fear.
"Alpha, we swear, we don't know anything. We were planning to check on her this morning, but then you came."
Derrick's piercing eyes shifted to Mohandria. "Why were you planning to check on her this morning? Did you notice something unusual about her?"
Mohandria swallowed hard, gathering her thoughts before speaking.