Chapter 16

Olivia Martins

I stumbled, my knees slamming against the cold stone floor, a sharp cry escaping my lips before I could stop it. A sharp pain shot through my knees as I struggled to stand.

Before I regained my balance, a warm hand grasped my elbow, helping me to my feet. Caspian’s familiar scent wrapped around me, and I turned to him, my eyes pleading. His eyes burned with anger as he turned to the guards. “What is the meaning of this?” he growled, the sound echoing through the suddenly silent hall.

The guards shifted uncomfortably, their eyes darting towards the Alpha. Caspian’s father stepped forward and spoke calmly, “Caspian, stand down. Something’s happened.”

Caspian’s grip on my arm tightened, his fingers brushing against my skin, a mix of protectiveness and barely suppressed rage. “Something that requires treating her like this?” He shot me a look of concern, his voice softening slightly. “Are you okay?”

I managed a shaky nod, wincing as a