Chapter 14 Aaron sneered , a laugh sharp with fury . " Who said I didn't love her ? Claire is the one I love most . You ? You were just a distraction . Who gave you permission to lay a hand on her ? Noah , get on with it . Or do you need me to show you how ? " Noah said nothing , though his thoughts twisted . If Alpha truly loved Luna , would he have treated her that way ? Noah couldn't make sense of it . Still , an order was an order . He raised his hand and struck Sophie across the face . The natural strength disparity between a male werewolf and a shewolf was brutally clear . A single slap sent Sophie's face swelling instantly , stripping away all pretense of delicate vulnerability . She slumped against the wall , utterly defeated , genuine tears now streaming down her stinging cheek . All her earlier defiance vanished , replaced by a desperate , pleading whimper . " All right , Alpha , I understand ! Please , no more . I'll apologize to Ms. Morgan . Please forgive me . Don't ruin my face . Don't kill me ! " Her hands flew up to shield herself , shrinking into a ball . Hearing no " Stop " from Aaron , Noah grabbed her wrists , pried them away , and delivered more savage blows . Slap . Slap . Slap . The sound cracked through the room until Sophie collapsed , battered beyond recognition . She no longer cared about dignity , only survival . " I need to escape . Aaron's totally a lunatic ! " She thought to herself wildly , inching toward the door . She couldn't understand it - how the same Aaron who had once doted on her with relentless tenderness had turned cold and cruel overnight . She had been so careful , so thorough in weaving her lies . How could it unravel ? However , Noah noticed her move and dragged her back , his palm falling again and again . Aaron turned away , restless irritation gnawing at him . The noise grated on his nerves . He waved a hand , signaling Noah to stop . " Take her down . Don't let her die . Finish the hundred slaps , then lock her in the freezer for ten days . Remember , keep her alive , cause her punishment isn't over ! " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!