CHAPTER TWENTY ONE RYKER I had tried to dismiss Selina's account of Roxanne as a hallucination. My sister's fear could sometimes cloud her perception, but my beta's confirmation of her observations made it impossible to ignore. Roxanne's situation was far from normal — her nails were damaged, her body had marks like she had been tearing herself and she had scrawled the name ‘Lilith’ all over her cell, both on the walls and the floor.It was a mystery that consumed my thoughts. Roxanne's health was failing and her condition was alarming. Yet despite all this, I still had to serve justice. The Weight of my duty as an Alpha pressed heavily on me.As I wrestled with the situation, Selina entered my room. Her demeanour was serious, a stark contrast to her usual cheerful self.“You know it's not so hard to knock at the door right?” I asked.“I've been hearing rumours circulating among the pack,” She said, ignoring my statement.I shrugged dismissively. “I'm not interested in hearsay, Seli

CHAPTER TWENTY THREEKARAI gripped the doorknob, shutting it lightly behind me. To be Frank, I wanted to slam the damn door, remove the hinges and smash the Alpha’s face with it. How could he hurt Roxanne? I just didn't get it. Why did he bring her in if all he wanted to do was hurt her? And selina… she’s been murmuring about how she wanted roxanne out of the pack. As I approached her bed, tears welled up in my eyes. She looked terrible. I placed the warm glass of milk on the coaster and sat at her bedside.“Good morning ma'am,” I whispered as I brushed her hair from her face.Her eyelids slowly fluttered open, her Hazel eyes were vibrant and full of life but her body wasn't. She smiled weakly at me. “Hi kara.”“How do you feel, ma'am?” I inquired, trying to steady my voice.She scoffed. “Hurts like hell but still maintaining beauty.”I giggled as I helped her sit up. Weeks had gone by and Roxanne's condition worsened. I was scared she was never going to heal but I couldn't tell tha

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVEKARAI needed proof—hard, irrefutable proof. That was the only way anyone would believe me. My disappointment and anger toward Selina felt like a crushing weight. She was the reason Roxanne remained sick, yet I was the one locked up because of Selina's crime.Why had Selina been poisoning Roxanne? I still couldn't wrap my head around it, but I was determined to find out. If I approached the Alpha without evidence, I could be branded a rogue and face severe consequences.I poured the poisoned tea down the drain and prepared a fresh cup myself, which I took to Chantel.“You're a bit late,” she said, a slight frown creasing her forehead.I sighed, “I had to make another cup. I mistakenly poured the first. I'm sorry.”She nodded at me and took the saucer and teacup"Please, just let me see Roxanne," I begged her.Chantel shook her head. "I can't do that, Kara. There are eyes everywhere.”If there were eyes everywhere, then how did no one see Selina poisoning Roxanne? T

CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN RYKER “If you want to be suicidal you can be it everywhere else but here,” I said as I held her down tightly.“Alpha you have to believe me. She was here… I swear she was here,” Roxanne stuttered in fear as she searched my face then she sobbed. “You don't believe me.”“Roxanne,” I started.She shook her head, “No it's fine. You don't believe me. I see it in your eyes. It's crazy Roxy. Why should I believe her,” she whispered, hurt etched on her face.Selina stared at her with pity. “I told you she was possessed.”“Hold her down,” I said to the guards, “strap her in. Else she would try to jump off the roof of this building.She had tried it before.Roxanne sobbed. She tried to fight the guards away but their energy was unmatched. They pinned her down and cuffed her hands and legs to the bed.She would've injured herself or done something worse if I had come late. I couldn't bear it anymore. I was stuck with a mate who was psycho and perilous. “Everyone excuse me

CHAPTER TWENTY NINE ROXANNE “What are you doing here?” I asked in an unsteady voice as memories of the past flooded my mind. I tried to steady myself but I was failing at retaining my calm composure. Zane chuckled like the ingrate that he was. Oh how much I hated the sound of his voice. But as I gazed at him I realised he was looking robust and appeared healthier. Shame engulfed me as I looked everywhere for a place to hide but there was none.I was ashamed of my appearance.“You don't sound pleased. Now I'm offended,” he said and pretended to pout. “I came all the way here to see you and that's what I get? A cold welcome?”I searched around frantically for a weapon of some sort to protect myself with just in case he had intentions of hitting me. “Stay away from me.”“That's no way to talk to a family. Most importantly, an Alpha,” he said, pride in his tone as he approached me with hatred in his eyes. “My God, you stink!”I swallowed, crouching lower as he towered over me.“Are you