Chapter 42

Javonte

I sat in our room, the events of the day replaying in my mind. I watched Serenity rest, knowing the peace we had was fleeting. I had to tell her what had just transpired in the basement.

“Serenity,” I whispered, gently rubbing the loose braids from her face. Her eyes fluttered open, and she smiled softly before noticing the serious expression I wore.

“Hot stuff, you’re awake." Relief flooded me, the effect of the drug wearing off her.

“What’s wrong, Tay?” she asked as she tried to sit up, but her movements were still discombobulated.

I took a deep breath, steadying myself. “There’s something important I need to tell you. After everything that happened tonight, something else came to light. Alpha Debbie… she’s gone. We’ve taken care of her. She won’t be causing any more trouble.”

Serenity nodded, and then her eyes widened in shock. “Gone? What do you mean?”

“She was interrogated by Camila,” I began, choosing my words carefully.

“Thank you, Tay. I don’t know what I would do wit