09. Death & Be Killed

Ethan P.O.V

I stepped out of the car to check out the situation, and I was taken aback by a sister whose clothes were in tatters, tied up, and kneeling right in front of me. The nurse was pleading for her freedom.

I looked over at the dorm, and it was pitch black. The lights that should've been on were entirely out. The people there were staring at me like they were ready to pounce.

I've seen that kind of look before, so it didn't faze me. But seeing them hold a woman hostage and knowing there could be more people trapped in the dorm made my stomach turn.

I'll be honest. I know I'm not the best person. My name's been linked to drug dealing, murder, human trafficking, and all sorts of shady stuff. But I've never used a woman as a human shield like they're doing now.

"Hand her over to us, Alpha Ethan."

Is it that simple for you to ask for my most valued possession?

"She's ours, Alpha Ethan."

I couldn't help but laugh at that. Hers, huh? Who would be bold enough to claim that in front of