Chapter 28

Nathan's POV

As I secured Alex within the silver cage, my mind raced with conflicting emotions. Anger, vengeance, and a sense of satisfaction mixed with a nagging feeling that I couldn't shake off.

There was a part of me that yearned for answers, a need to understand why Alex had turned against his own kind and why he spared me. But I couldn't afford to let my guard down. His actions had already cost me so much, and I couldn't risk further betrayal.

I paced back and forth, my thoughts consumed by the tangled web of questions and uncertainties. I knew I needed to find the truth, to uncover the reasons behind Alex's actions, but I had to do it cautiously, ensuring my own safety above all else.

I approached the cage, studying Alex's unconscious form. He seemed vulnerable, stripped of the power and ferocity that had initially drawn me to him. But I couldn't allow myself to be swayed by sympathy or compassion. He was a monster, just like the others, and I needed t