CHAPTER NINETEEN

Liam's POV

I lay on the table, gritting my teeth as Tyler worked on my wounds. I was still seething with anger over what had happened earlier that day. Nasir had made a fool of me, and I had lost too many men. I couldn't let this go unpunished.

As Tyler worked, I ranted about Nasir and his perceived disrespect. I was furious that someone I considered beneath me would dare to challenge my authority.

Tyler listened patiently, letting me vent my frustration. He knew I was still processing the trauma of the attack, and he didn't want to push me too far.

But I wasn't done. I turned my anger towards Rose, my slave, a prey I was meant to devour. I believed she was a bad omen, and I wanted to get rid of her.

Tyler tried to reason with me, telling me that Rose was innocent and didn't deserve to be punished. But I was insistent. I couldn't shake the feeling that Rose was somehow responsible for our misfortunes…

Tyler sighed. He had been through this before with me. Whenever something went