Author's pov
Alpha Damien studied Aria, noting how she could barely stand. She looked like she might collapse at any moment.
He stepped closer, lifting her chin with his fingers. His lips curled into a cruel smile.
"What's wrong?" he taunted. "Weren't you begging me to spare him? Changed your mind so fast?"
Dave watched Alpha Damien's chilling expression before turning to look at Aria. He could hardly imagine what hell she must endure daily at the hands of this man.
"Aria, don't listen to him!"
Dave suddenly broke free from the pack guards' grip and rushed forward.
He pulled Aria behind him for protection before glaring at Alpha Damien.
"If you're so tough, Alpha Damien, come at me! What kind of Alpha treats a woman like this? The Pack Council has laws. You think
