62. "Olive Met Vincent"

Olive’s POV

Vincent was arrested by Lycan Aaron.

The whispers of his downfall echoed through the packs as news spread of his rejection by his mate, a humiliation that played out before the watchful eyes of his brethren. And now, he is a captive within the cold, stone walls of this foreboding castle.

Within these walls, soldiers reveled in their sadistic pleasure, taking turns to torment and inflict pain upon Vincent. His spirit, once unyielding, now lay broken and battered. It was no wonder that his mind might have already teetered on the precipice of madness.

How could it not when he had lost everything in the span of a single day?

Gone were his pride, his esteemed position, his cherished freedom, and the love of his mate.

All that remained was a hollow shell of the man he once was. And I burdened with guilt for my role in his downfall, felt compelled to visit him in his desolate cell.

Vincent's cell, ironically, was the very room I had once called home within this imposing ca