AnnaThe moment the guard unlocked the bars, the harsh metallic sound echoed through the cell, grating against my nerves. The door creaked open, and then he stepped in.Mr. Gabe.His presence alone shifted the air, thickening it, suffocating. His eyes locked onto mine instantly—sharp, unwavering, and far too knowing. It was as if he had been waiting for this moment, savoring it long before it even arrived.“The Alpha kept you in my care, Anna,” he said softly.Too softly.His voice was like a gentle breeze, but it carried something darker beneath it—something dangerous. A quiet threat wrapped in silk.“And I do hope that for your sake, you cooperate with me.”I straightened where I stood, forcing my chin up despite the way my chest tightened. I refused to shrink before him. Refused to show fear.I wasn’t going to be intimidated.Not by him.Not by anyone.…Except maybe the Alpha when he used his power.“I am not going to beat around the bush,” he continued, his tone shifting just slig
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