I sighed and ignored Alison, heading for the door. Then, I heard footsteps behind me. I turned around and saw Michael pressing his face against mine.
I stopped, turned to Michael, and said, "Michael, let me go in alone."
"No," Michael thundered, his face as pale as it had been at Robert's succession ceremony.
I felt helpless, reached for the door handle, and didn't want to argue too much about this with Michael. Then, I saw the panic on Alpha John and the Luna's faces, and I changed my mind at that moment.
Alpha John and the Luna might have had educational problems with Robert, but they were elders and innocent of what had happened to me. I couldn't bear to see people my parents' age get so scared because of my actions.
I reached out to stop Michael from following me in. "I need to talk to him alone for a while. You stay here."
"I said no. I disagree." Michael's tone was firm.
