Chapter 12

CHAPTER TWELVE

Roxanne

Alpha Ryker?

I sucked in my breath afraid to make the slightest noise as I heard him walk in. I was terrified of his presence. Even in the dark his aura was oppressive. He made me want to sprint and hide. Good thing I was in a corner where he could barely see me.

Ryker strolled into the cell with an air of dominance. “What's all this incessant racket, woman? One would think a banshee had taken residence down here.”

I jumped when a spider fell into the chemise of my dress. God forsaken creatures.

“You're just going to hide from me?” He demanded.

“I'm scared,” I said, my voice merely a whisper.

“On your feet,” He instructed.

I went silent again. There was no way I could get on my feet. My ankle was injured.

“Listen! If there's something I hate it's silence and disobedience. You may not be able to survive here little fly,” He reached for my neck.

I gasped out in shock as his fingers closed around my small neck. He applied so much pressure I was scared I was either