Kaia’s POV

My body was numb as I walked into his tent. The last time he had laid a hand on me, I had almost retched. And tonight, I didn’t think I was going to allow that to happen either.

The room was well lit and warm, compared to the outside. But I didn’t appreciate it. Not when my heart was racing.

I shut my eyes and tried thinking of a spell. But I could only hear the beating of my heart and my brain was as empty as a dry well.

“What are you waiting for!” Alpha Thakros growled, snapping me out of my thoughts. I jerked and grabbed...