Chapter 33

***POV:Violet***

Time seems to be moving slower than ever right now. I am waiting for Cyrus in his apartment, anxious to know what happened with Alpha John. I hear the knob turn and I shoot up expectantly, only it isn’t Cyrus. Trent walks in, equally surprised to see me standing there.

“What are you doing here?” We say to each other at the same time.

He looks me up and own, with a mocking grin on his face. “Well haven’t you just made yourself at home here.”

I defiantly stare back at him; I will not let him see any weakness. No need for him to know that at my core I am terrified of what he might be capable of doing. It’s not even totally his fault, but Alpha John’s reputation as a ruthless leader has definitely been cemented, and everyone knows that his only wish has been to root his legacy into his only living heir. Being in this private, enclosed space with him, only heightened that fear.

“Cyrus will be back any minute.” I lie, I know he was going to the packhouse this morning, but I