ISABEL POV

Alpha Xavier entered the room just as I was about to give in. Theodrin was even more wicked than I had imagined. Despite her relentless efforts, I had managed to hold on and reveal nothing, including her secrets about Dyelin and Marita. I couldn’t deny that I was tempted to play the smart idiot, but I had resisted.

Alpha Xavier quickly ordered Theodrin to unfasten the restraints on my hands and feet, but he moved to do it himself when he felt she was too slow. I blew Theodrin a kiss and winked at her. No matter what she thought, I had won this battle. We would meet...