Adira’s POV
Caspian was on his knees, his hands shackled behind his back. His face was bloodied, his breathing labored. The once-mighty Alpha of the Crimson Pack was now a prisoner in Seraphina’s jail.
I sensed it even though I wasn't there. My chest throbbed with a faint agony; our mate bond was not as severe as I had assumed.
Seraphina had a silky, almost derisive, voice. "Caspian, you were stupid to turn on me. You truly believed you could save her?
Blood was spewed onto the floor by Caspian. "I'd sooner die than be of service to you."
Seraphina took a step forward and laughed. "That can be set up. However, I'm feeling given today. Her fingernails traced his bruised jaw as she knelt before him. "I'll let you live if you tell me where Adira is."
Caspian remained unflinching. "Go to
