Chapter 25 : Caught in my own web

Serena’s POV

The cold, iron grip of Marcus's hand tightened around my arm as he dragged me through the dimly lit corridor. Beside me, Baird was shoved forward by another warrior, his jaw set in a grim line.

The torches lining the walls flickered, casting eerie shadows that danced like specters, adding to the sense of impending doom.

"You both think you can pull a stunt like that and get off scot-free?" Marcus snarled, his voice echoing off the stone walls. "You think your actions have no consequences?"

"Marcus, please, you don’t understand—" I began, my voice trembling, but he cut me off with a harsh laugh.

"Understand? What I understand is that you've brought nothing but problems for our pack, and you should be punished for it." He shoved open the heavy wooden door of the dungeon, the hinges creaking ominously.

Baird, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up. “Marcus, It's not that big of a deal; it all happened in the spur of the moment. Serena’s done noth