46. Mate

Zared pov

The viciousness with which Aurum, Dysnomia, castrated Ahriman, then seasoned his testicles and fed them to him is horrifying. I never thought a woman could be so harsh, so effective at torture.

Gunther and I watched, unable to move or to intervene. We actually felt empathy for him, he is an alpha, he deserves some respect. Instinctively I move my hands to protect my own jewels.

The unworded threat Dysnomia outed by having me bring salt, pepper and condiments and by doing so making me an accomplice and a witness. I am more than aware that she will not hesitate to do the same to me when she feels I deserve it. Einarr will no doubt help her accomplish whatever she wants. He is not my greatest fan.

Gunther and I agree that our best course of action is to give her space, earn some credits and then slowly bring her back into the fold. Once she realises that she is not fit to rule, that she doesn’t have the desire to rule when she can be a mother as well, then she will readily su