Once he had gotten what he wanted, the Alpha visibly relaxed.
"Release the Beta," he ordered his guards who obeyed immediately and Jason collapsed to the ground, trying to crawl across the sand-covered wooden floor to where I was.
I remained in shock, my eyes fixed on Jason but not seeing him. My will and courage disappeared leaving me in a cold bubble that prevented me from feeling something beyond my helplessness. I don't remember how long I was like this until Jason's moans, still trying to speak to me with the gag on, snapped me out of my stupor and I took him by the hands and helped him up. My heart twisted to see how every movement was reflected in a wince on his face. What had they done to him?
"He's hurt," I said, stating the obvious as I carefully observed every cut and lacerat
