"Because I lost our prey on the way back. So my alpha attacked me and I retaliated. It's a sin worthy of repeated beatings and torture. And the longer I stay away, the better it is for my ex-mate and my children. I'm not allowed to ever return and my babies won't remember me." A few tears streaked down her face, falling on the counter silently. "I deserve it for disobeying the leader..." She looked at Crimson and smiled. "Who're you?"