DESDEMONA

The door finally opened, and a shade of light spread through the room.

The light covered my eyes, blurring my gaze. I opened them slowly, looking up. Alpha Alaric stood tall, his hands in his pockets. His aura was strong, almost devouring me.

“Are you ready to speak up now?” he asked. The sound of his boots echoed through the room.

I held my breath, inhaling slowly, then exhaling.

He stopped right in front of me and crouched down, gripping my chin tightly and forcing my face up. “Hmm?”

“I wasn’t lying.”

He smirked and let go of my chin. “Desdemona, should I send Daine away?”

I frowned. Send...