Chapter 15: Unexpected Apology

"What is it, Alpha?" I stammered, my voice trembling with a mix of fear and uncertainty. Lucian and I found ourselves confined within the walls of his room; the space that had once felt familiar now transformed into an unsettling prison. The lingering echoes of our heated exchange earlier had dissipated, leaving behind a suffocating silence.

Gone was the fleeting surge of courage that had emboldened me to challenge him, for now I stood before him, vulnerable and defenseless. The memories of his violent display, the merciless whipping of those helpless men, were seared into my mind, replaying over and over again like a haunting nightmare. It was a chilling reminder of the depths of darkness that resided within him.

The power dynamic between us had shifted dramatically. I, who had once dared to defy him, now found myself teetering on the edge of tears, my spirit crushed under the weight of his dominance. Every fiber of my being trembled with the anticipation of one wrong move, one gest