Chapter 41: The Alpha King
(Charlotte's POV)
The rain hammered down relentlessly, soaking through every layer of clothing, chilling me to my very core. My breath came out in uneven gasps, and I could barely feel my feet.
The shoes I wore weren’t made for walking, and now they were filled with water. Every step sent sharp pain through the soles of my feet, likely bloodied from the rubbing. But I didn’t stop. I couldn’t.
The weight of the night pressed heavily on my shoulders, dragging me down with every thought. Gabriel’s words echoed in my mind, wrapping around me like chains. Cruel, cutting, and filled with his control.
It wasn’t the first time he’d made me feel helpless, but this time, it felt final. There was no resolution, no reprieve. I belonged to him now, at least in his e
