RYKER’S POV

My heart throbbed heavily in my chest. My back lay against the wall while my gaze swept up. Ezren’s hands were on my shoulder, and my eyes met his.

He would know best what I was feeling in this moment.

She wished she had died…

My hands shook at my sides as I took in deep breaths at intervals.

What did she mean by I sent her to those monsters?

I never did…

Then Nessa’s words came up quiet amidst her quiet sobs.

“Don’t say that. The Alpha, he cares for you, and deep ...