Alpha Alec's Redemption by Kathy M

Chapter 0139

"Alec, is there really a need for Calvin to stay in the dungeon?"

I sigh once again as Piper's voice pulls me from my thoughts.

"You know I can't," I reply, taking in a deep breath. "He plotted against me; that's a crime that can't go unpunished."

"B-but what he did led you to your true mate and stopped you from taking an impostor as a mate. That has to mean something," she tries to reason, her desperation clear in her eyes.

"It doesn't work that way, Piper. He conspired against an Alpha and his actions led to a sequence of events that nearly destroyed Sadie's life. Imagine if Sadie had actually died three years ago."

Her eyes fill with tears. She's my sister and I know her. I know her. I know that, despite the truth of my words, she's determined to save her mate.

You have your mate, and you know how strong the bond is. It's stronger for me because

Calvin connived with another to drug an

undo everything I did to her, and Calvin isn't wholly to blame for the torture I put her through, but at least

pay for his crimes. Sadie paid for a crime she

something, but I interrupt

decision as it is mine. She has the right to decide what to do with Calvin, given that his actions had the biggest impact on

her seat in defeat. She knows what I said is the truth. Being an alpha gives Sadie the right to make decisions concerning what to do with Calvin. That is something I refuse

answer. "It's mainly up to Sadie, but for now, he'll stay in the

she doesn't stop the tears from falling. They run down her cheeks freely. I hate seeing her in pain. I

will not absolve me from my own mistakes, but

her. Anything but this. Anything but releasing Calvin from the dungeons. She needs to understand that what he did didn't just affect