chapter seventy-four

Pov Lily

I woke up in a dark and dirty place, feeling weak and disoriented. My hands were bound by cold chains, and my skin was covered in dirt and sweat. It took a moment for my eyes to adjust to the darkness, and then I realized I was chained in a cell.

The pain I felt was deep, not just physical ,but also emotional. I had no idea how much time had passed since I was dragged to this place, the dark bars concealed the sunlight, and I lost track of whether it was day or night. My memories were blurry, fragmented.

As I struggled to sit up, I heard the sound of footsteps echoing down the stairs towards me. My heart skipped a beat. Could it be the Alpha coming to see me? A small spark of hope shone in my chest, despite all the uncertainties.

"Alpha," I mumbled with pale lips when I saw the figure emerge from the darkness, and the sight of the Alpha made me feel a mix of relief and apprehension.

His eyes met mine, and he seemed serious and concerned.

"Feeling better?" he asked in a soft