**Chapter 11: Alessandro's Wrath**

Alessandro's eyes blazed with fury as he strode towards Kael, his movements fluid and controlled. The toxic demon switch took a step back, his eyes darting towards Ryder and Elijah, but Alessandro's gaze was solely focused on him. "You're going to apologize to Elijah," Alessandro repeated, his voice low and husky, like a predator warning its prey. "And then, you're going to make it right." Kael's eyes dropped, his shoulders sagging in defeat. He knew that he had crossed a line, that he had hurt someone he was supposed to care about. The air was heavy with tension as he nodded, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'm sorry, Elijah," Kael muttered, his eyes avoiding the submissive switch's face. Elijah's eyes welled up with tears, his body still trembling with fear and pain. Ryder moved to his side, wrapping a comforting arm around his shoulders. Alessandro's gaze never left Kael's face. "That's not enough," he said, his voice cold and unforgiving. "You hurt him, Kael. You hurt someone I care about." With a swift movement, Alessandro crossed the distance between them, his hand closing around Kael's wrist. He pulled the toxic demon switch closer, his eyes blazing with anger. "You need to be reminded of your place," Alessandro growled, his voice low and menacing. Kael tried to struggle, but Alessandro's grip was too strong. He was dragged across the room, his eyes wide with fear, as Alessandro's wrath was unleashed. The mafia boss spun Kael around, slamming him against the wall. Kael's eyes went wide as Alessandro's fist connected with his jaw, the sound of the punch echoing through the room. Ryder and Elijah watched in shock as Alessandro's anger was unleashed, Kael's body crumpling against the wall. The toxic demon switch whimpered, his eyes welling up with tears. Alessandro's chest heaved with exertion, his eyes still blazing with fury. "You will respect those around you," he snarled, his voice low and menacing. "You will not hurt those I care about." Kael nodded, his eyes downcast, as Alessandro's grip on his wrist tightened. The room was silent, the only sound Kael's ragged breathing. Elijah's eyes were wide with fear, but Ryder's face was etched with concern. As the silence stretched out, Alessandro's eyes slowly returned to normal, his anger dissipating like a storm cloud. He released Kael's wrist, his chest still heaving with exertion. Kael slumped against the wall, his eyes downcast. "I'm sorry," he muttered, his voice barely audible. Alessandro's gaze lingered on him, his expression cold and unforgiving. "You will make it right, Kael," he said, his voice firm. "You will earn back Elijah's trust." The toxic demon switch nodded, his eyes still downcast. He knew that he had a long way to go, that he had to change his behavior if he wanted to be part of this poly. As the room slowly returned to normal, Elijah's eyes met Alessandro's, a silent gratitude in his gaze. Ryder wrapped his arms around him, holding him close. Alessandro's eyes softened, his expression gentling. He moved to Elijah's side, wrapping a comforting arm around his shoulders. "We'll get through this," he whispered, his voice low and soothing. "Together." The poly stood there, a silent understanding between them. Kael's toxic behavior would not be tolerated, not when Alessandro was around to put him in his place. And as they stood there, a sense of hope emerged, a chance for redemption and growth in the shadows of the demon king's dominion.