Elvira

The hallway felt longer than usual.

Alpha Jaxon didn’t say a word as he walked ahead, silent and composed. I followed behind him, trying to keep my breaths steady, even though my heart felt like it was going to burst through my chest.

I had disobeyed him. He told me not to leave the room, and I did. That alone was enough to make my skin prickle with unease. I didn’t know what kind of punishment ...