(Back in the interrogation chamber)

Ethan turned his gaze toward Alex, who was still cowering on the floor.

"Take this one out of my sight," Ethan spat. "Lock him up and starve him for a week. That will teach him the cost of disobeying my direct orders."

Alex didn’t say a word as the guards dragged him out of the chamber. In truth, he was fortunate to be given such a punishment. If the Alpha had been in a more ruthless mood, he would already be dead by now.

Ethan closed his eyes again, ...