Cruel Sanctuary

Kaia's POV

My body finally gives out from the overwhelming exhaustion of the Hunt. The edges of my vision blur, and I slip into a deep, dreamless dark.

I awaken in the Alpha King's private quarters. I blink my heavy eyes open, staring up at the carved ceiling. The heavy fog in my head begins to lift, leaving behind a dull ache in my temples. I push myself up against the plush cushions of the cou