Chapter 0093

Ryder

I had no feeling when it came to Alexis— no anger, no pity. Nothing.

The pathetic sight of her, shivering, did nothing to soften my resolve. I was going to get the truth out of her.

“What did you do to Alim?” I repeated, signalling the guard to step forward.

He replaced the empty bucket in my hand before returning to his spot.

One heartbeat. Two. And I let the cold water drench her face once more, starting from her hair.

Her mouth fell open again, screaming, and nearly leaping from the chair, but the guard behind her forced her back down.

I crouched to meet her gaze, tilting her head up and pushing her wet hair away from her face to look into her eyes.

“This could go on forever… your choice. It could also get more interesting, but I like to think of myself as a reasonable man. And I'm trying to reason with you. Tell me what I need to know and you'll get the rest you need… And maybe, food.”

Alexis’s eyes darted around, desperate and frightened. Her body trembling. Her breaths cam