Say My Name, Alpha
It was dominance reinforcement—a ritual designed to break insubordination by stripping the offender of autonomy in front of their peers.
Zade’s fists clenched.
Two guards approached Xander, restraining his arms. A suppression collar was produced—heavy, metallic, etched with control runes that hummed faintly as it activated.
Zade’s breath caught.
That collar wasn’t meant for punishment.
It was meant for submission.
“Wait,” Zade said before he could stop himself.
The word ripped from his throat, loud in the sudden silence.
Every head turned.
Hale’s gaze snapped to him. “Cadet Varyn,” he said mildly. “You will remain silent.”