Chapter 12

Without so much as an introduction, I was left with a room full of scantily clad women in an unfamiliar place. I felt my panic try to rise past the medication once more as I stood and stared firmly at the ground.

“I’m Tamsyn,” the woman said sweetly. “We’ve been expecting you.”

She took my uninjured hand and lead me through the gaggle of women lost in their conversations. We made our way to a room through a corridor along the side of the hall. Inside was a single suitcase. I paused at the doorway until Tamsyn pulled me into the room.

“Let’s get you cleaned up and out of that hospital gown. You’ll feel much better when you’re in something more comfortable- oh, and before I forget.” She picked up a gold choker and clasped it around my neck. It snapped shut with a loud click. “Now, what’s your name?”

“Emilia,” I whispered as I touched the cool metal of the choker.

“Pleased to meet you, Emilia,” Tamsyn grinned, “That choker means you’re exclusively part of Alpha Lucas’ harem, it’s qui