Dina's suggestion proved effective, ultimately revealing that Zach was the mysterious man she had slept with. I couldn't comprehend why I felt so compelled to protect her, but it became clear that it was my responsibility.
Her pup was a nephew to me, so if his father didn't want him, then it was my duty to care for him, and that's exactly what I had been doing up to this point.
"I initially thought his love for carrot juice might be due to the blood transfusion, but I now recall that the cravings existed before Alpha Zach attacked me," she disclosed, confirming my suspicions.
"Yet, he nearly killed his own pup," I concluded. Anger can indeed cause significant destruction, but I never imagined that Zach's anger could lead to such consequences.
From all indications, the curse began earlier than the prophecy mentioned, encompassing all that had transpired. Zach's words echoed in my mind, prompting me to ask her, "Your mother, have you noticed anything peculiar about her?"