Chapter 15

Maxine's POV

"He doesn't care," I told myself bitterly. "He will never care."

I wished I could stop loving him. It would be easier if I hated him, but my heart wouldn’t let me. Despite everything, I still wanted him to see me as more than just an omega, more than just a tool for his needs.

The night dragged on, each minute feeling like an eternity. I felt so alone, so utterly broken.

"Why, Moon Goddess?" I cried out softly. "Why did you put me in this situation? What am I supposed to learn from this pain?"

There was no answer, just the silence of my cell and the echo of my sorrow. I lay down on the hard bed, tears still streaming down my face, and eventually, exhaustion pulled me into a restless sleep.

***

I jolted awake after hearing a loud knock on my iron door. It scared the shit out of me.

What was happening? Just while I was processing what could be the problem, the cell door opened, revealing one of the omegas wh