Soren – POV Raisel’s eyes burned with hatred as she glared at Alaric, the intensity of her rage like a firestorm. “You bastard,” Alaric hissed through gritted teeth, his voice sharp and venomous. “Let me go! You’re making a huge mistake, Soren.” His eyes darted to me, blazing with defiance. “You don’t even know who you’re messing with.” I leaned against the wall, arms crossed, and smirked, my voice calm but dismissive. “I couldn’t care less.” Alaric’s lips curled into a snarl, his fury practically radiating off him. “You bastard! Unhand me, and I’ll show you what I’m capable of.” Before I could even respond, Raisel stepped forward and slapped him. Hard. The sound of her palm meeting his cheek echoed in the room, cutting through the tension like a knife. Alaric’s head snapped to t

