Chapter 116

She started to disagree with him and he placed a finger over her lips. "No, Maryellen, your health is all that matters to me. We came today to support your friends, but you are not doing this. I know the Alphas will agree with me on this."

"April is going to do it," Maryellen begged pointing. "I'm strong enough. I can do this, too."

"You are a fighter and a survivor," Dominick told her, "but no."

"I love you, Dom," she said looking at her friends and trying to find one of them to back her up. "I know it means a lot to do this in the circle. We can get through this together."

"It is just a ceremony, Maryellen, and it is not necessary to me," Dominick stated.

I was unsure about what was happening. In an effort to be a better Alpha, I spent a lot less time in the infirmary. If Maryellen was having problems, I didn't know about it.

"Dominick," I said, &