Moonspear All around the mulberry bush

The Delta drew quiet when Heldi began to speak, listening to her intently, doing his best to follow along. Her father mated with a female who was not his mate, his mate and daughter hated her for it, and the daughter physically abused Heldi. Dash stopped in his tracks when the female faced him, maybe making sure that he was paying attention. He was. 

He frowned as they began walking again, taking a few moments to absorb her story. There was one part that stuck out to him. I can, he said, his voice soft. I can blame them for despising you. His gaze sought hers, something Dash didn't usually do. You did not commit any wrongdoing. You were simply born. They should have faulted him for what he did, not abused you for something you did not. He fullheartedly believe that, just like he had with Harley. He didn't understand why someone would put the blame where it did not lie.