The day following the council’s visit, a sudden turn of events unfolded - Casimir managed to escape. This news sent shockwaves through Nikolai’s already fragile state of mind. Consumed by madness, he resorted to issuing an Alpha command to Hanna, Dmitri, and Alexei, forbidding them from any further training. In addition, he confined Maisie to the house, ensuring she remained within its walls at all times. To maintain a safe distance, he ordered them all to keep their distance from her, fearing that his own darkness might taint her pure soul.
As the days dragged on, Nikolai’s training sessions with his men grew increasingly brutal. His anger and frustration manifested in a sinister manner, unleashing a dark rage upon those who dared to make even the slightest mistake. The intensity of his
