---- Damon snatched the photo and clutched it to his chest. "My boy..." His entire being seemed struck by lightning, his body emanating an aura of complete defeat. Where was the mighty Alpha now? The council fitted him with specially crafted silver shackles that even an Alpha couldn't easily break. Serena stared in disbelief at everything happening. "Aria! What have you done? Damon is your husband-how can you harm him like this?" I backhanded the whip across her face. " Mistresses should know their place! What do you think you are, Serena?" "Still hoping Damon will come protect you? He can barely protect himself now!" Serena laughed softly. "Just you? Damon is an Alpha!" I lowered my eyes, my expression unreadable. " ---- Soon... he won't be anymore!"