Chapter 23: Kneel in the Snow
Alex
The Alpha stormed into the stone corridor like a living blizzard.
His heavy leather boots struck the stone floor so hard that the sound echoed through the entire cellar. His very presence seemed to suck the air right out of the small space, making it difficult to breathe. The guards who followed behind him froze where they stood, their faces pale with fear. Even the damp stone walls seemed to recoil from his anger. His eyes were wide and wild, already burning with a harsh judgment before he had even asked a single question about what had happened.
He didn't look at me first. Instead, he dropped to one knee beside Seraphine. His hands were shaking as he immediately began brushing the dirt and the bits of ruined food from her silk gown. He touched her a
