Chapter 17

My breath was coming in shallow and short. I unsuccessfully tried to swallow the lump in my throat just as the Alpha appeared with Nabir and Noir by his sides. My heart raced just thinking about everything that was happening. I know I’m in deep shit. I stared at Alpha Keanu's face as others bowed. His jaw tightened and his noose flared when our eyes met.

I tensed under his blazing eyes, my tongue darting out to lick my suddenly dry lips.

“Jade?” Noir called in surprise.

“Now, someone answer me, what the fuck is happening here? He questioned. his voice eerily calm.

“She was trying to escape,” Linda spoke up first.

I hoped he sees through this bullshit. It should be obvious that Linda was retaliating for being punished severely. But judging from the evident rage on his face. I could tell I was doomed. His face matched that of Nabir.

“And how did you know so?” His voice was still calm, the exact opposite of the emotion on his face.

“I…I woke up to use the bathroom and I found her bed em