HANNAH POV
I woke up startled by the knock on the door. This one rattled the door in its frame, sharp and deliberate, like whoever stood on the other side wanted me to feel it. It wasn’t Tianna, it had to be the alphas.
“Hannah.” My body tensed instantly. I stood up from my bed and went to stay behind the door. I didn’t answer. I had come to the realization that silence was the only thing that still belonged to me.
“Hannah,” Kael said again. His voice was calm, but still sound very cold. “Open the door.”
I shut my eyes tightly. My stomach grumbled in hunger. I had barely eaten anything in days. My limbs felt weak, dizziness taking over my body. But I didn’t move.
“I’m not coming out,” I said hoarsely.
A pause followed. I imagined them standing there, tall and powerful, knowing th
