Chapter 136

Demetri’s POV

“Now, considering the conversation I heard before you got home and what she just described, I believe Lucas used his status to manipulate her into the situation. I know we have had our differences, Roger and Annabel, but now is the time to let those go for the sake of your daughter. No more calling her a whore, Annabel. That tirade you were in when you got here. Telling her she deserves physical punishment. No more of that. I will classify it as verbal abuse, and you know the penalties for such actions.”

I’m genuinely shocked when I see them silently nod.

“Tonight, Melody will be admitted to the hospital wing. I want her on IV medications that will disrupt the development of any fertilized eggs. It’s a strong medication for a pup Melody’s age, especially considering her size, but the dang