CIARA'S POV 

As Alpha Bestian and I continued to chat, he leaned in and said, "You know, Ciara, I didn't actually think you'd give Alexio the job. But I have to admit, I'm glad you did."

I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh? Why's that?"

Alpha Bestian smiled, a sly glint in his eye. "Because I knew you'd still be on track to punishing him, and I have to admit, I'm curious to see how you'll do it."

I couldn't help but smile, a mischievous plan already forming in my mind. "Oh, don't worry, Alpha," I said, my voice dripping with sweetness. "I know exactly what to do."

Alpha Bestian's eyes...