Chapter 93

~~~10 Minutes Earlier ~~~

Tyler POV

I paced back and forth in my dimly lit office, my face etched with weariness and concern. The image of Theda's face flashed momentarily in my mind, the vulnerability and fear etched on her features haunting me. I abruptly halted in my tracks, my thoughts spiraling back to the recent events that had unfolded.

My mind replayed the scene vividly, recalling how Blake had intervened and put a stop to the shock treatment I had subjected Theda to. A low, rumbling growl had escaped Blake's throat, asserting his dominance and protecting Theda from further harm. At that moment, I had been unable to exercise my own alpha authority over Blake, unable to prevent him from whisking Theda away to safety.

It was a defiling experience for me, witnessing my own inability to control the situation. A mix of frustration, guilt, and concern washed over me as I replayed the memory in my mind. Theda's vulnerability and her successive loss of consciousness had left me