Jeffery

Alice - POV

As Jeffery's eyes scanned the paper on the desk, Isha's voice cut through the air with a venomous hiss. "Get out of my house, Jeffery."

My heart raced as I felt a hand on my shoulder, and I turned to see Isha standing beside me, her persistent presence giving me the strength to face my monstrous mate. Jeffery's eyes flicked at her, and anger rippled through his features.

"Let us go home now," he commanded, his voice cold and controlled. I shivered, feeling the weight of his dominance pressing down on me.

"She won't go anywhere," Isha shot back sternly. I gripped her hand, silently urging her to stay calm.

"Stay out of this, Isha," Jeffery growled, his gaze fixed on me. "She is my mate and wife. She will stay with me."

I knew better than to argue with him. If Isha continued to challenge him, it wouldn't be long before Jeffery's violence erupted again. I couldn't risk putting her in danger.

"Isha, please let me go," I whispered, hoping she would understand.

"No, he wi