Chapter 52. Struggling to Accept

Emily's POV

"Emily, is that you?" A familiar female's voice brought me to a standstill, and I hesitated to turn around.

I wasn't in the mood for socializing—not after I had just witnessed a brutal execution.

It all happened so fast. One second later, Alex was still processing what I was saying, and the next, he stood panting out of breath with Michael's throat in his claws.

Choking sounds came from Michael, trying to breathe, but less than ten seconds later he collapsed against the pole.

Alex threw the flesh he had in his claws at Michael in disgust and turned to address his pack.

I could feel Alex expanding his ice-cold aura and traveling toward the pack members.

One by one, the pack members dropped their heads, shivering and unable to look at him.

"Let this serve as a warning," he said, his gaze moving among his pack members. "I will not tolerate such behavior, am I clear?"

"Yes, Alpha." It came as one man from