Nathan As soon as it was time for me to go down to the lycan’s cell, I tried mentally preparing myself for what was to come. I was prepared to hurt him today, because I knew that both the High Leader and my commander would find it suspicious if I didn’t. Usually, I thrived in the violent environment, not having any issues handing out a couple of beatings here and there, and let’s not talk about the more serious stuff I’ve done in the past. I locked my door behind me and let my feet lead me further down the hall, until I reached the staircase leading to the basement. Somehow, my feet, even though determined, felt heavy and hesitant, as if I was stepping on glue. Small lamps were casting a soft glow over the walls, barely lighting up the path for me to take. Some of them were so old they

