Chapter 12
Arden POV*
I show up to Robbie’s office 5 minutes early so that there is no chance to anger him or Max. The bruise on my throat is slowly getting darker, and it is hard to swallow without pain. Under normal circumstances, my werewolf healing would already be taking over. However, with Fae locked away, it seems that my healing was being stunted.
Hesitantly, I knock on the door, silently hoping that he won’t answer. My hopes are dashed when I hear his deep voice telling me to enter. I walk in keeping my head held low. So far, it seems that I need to be as submissive as possible in order to survive. I hate myself for it, but survival first – then escape.
“Close the door.” His deep voice rings across the room. I close the door behind me and stand against the wall next to it,
