I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked to my right to see Alex looking just as pissed as I was but with a hint of pity.

”Maybe it’s the safest choice, until we get Natasha here and figure something out. We all saw the strength she fought you with, brother. That wasn't her.” I closed my eyes to have a moment of peace. He wasn't wrong, it was the safest choice but that still implied that I had to send my mate to the fucking dungeon.

I opened my eyes again to see everyone ...