ISABEL POV

Alpha Xavier took a deep breath and nodded. “Alright. For now, I need you to rest. We’ll figure out our next steps together. But know this, Isabel—if I find out that you’ve been deceitful, there will be consequences. Severe ones.”

“I understand,” I whispered, feeling the weight of his words.

He stood up and walked towards the door. “I’ll have someone bring you food and water. Try to get some sleep.”

As he left the room, I lay back on the bed, exhaustion finally overtaking me. My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions, but one thing was clear—I had to find a way to make things...