*Isla*

“Death?” I repeat as Maddox stares at me unblinking. “Really?”

Maddox nods. “Yes, that’s the punishment for committing treason. What do you think it should be? I mean, we have to be tough on these people who break the law.”

“What about all of those Alphas who just fought against you in the war?” I counter. “How many of them have been sentenced to death.”

Maddox shifts slightly in his chair. “Well, that’s a little bit different. Those are Alphas. They have a different standard that they are held to.”

“Shouldn’t it be higher?” I argue. “I mean, those people have sworn allegiance to you, too, and not only...