As Liam entered his chambers, his heart swelled with happiness at the thought of being reunited with his mate, Nicole. The memories of their time together brought a smile to his face, filling him with warmth. His wolf was also elated.But as he entered the room, his elation quickly turned to confusi
Liam's wolf howled within him, yearning for the connection they shared. He had never felt such a profound desire to protect and cherish someone, plus the thought of being without Nicole was unbearable."Nicole, I understand. I won't force you to be with me, but know that I'll always be here, waiting
Liam's fists clenched at his sides, his wolf straining against his control. "You have no right to her, Garrett. She's my mate."The words hung in the air, a bombshell that shattered the tense atmosphere. Gasps echoed through the room, the shock reverberating off the walls. Even James, who had been o
Nicole paced back and forth in Liam's room, her mind consumed by confusion and self-doubt. She couldn't understand why she was pushing him away, why she was denying herself the love and happiness she had found in his arms. Every fibre of her being longed to comfort him, to erase the pain she saw in
Ignoring him, Nicole took another step forward. "Liam," she whispered again. Her chest was constricted from chaos, fear, and every other thing rambling in her head. For some reason, she wasn't afraid of either Liam or his wolf in a feral state. What she was mostly afraid of was the jealousy she sce
Nicole stood her ground, her expression a mask of determination and resilience. She didn't know what emboldened her, but she was no longer willing to be a victim. She drew upon her newfound strength, fortified by Liam, and refused to cower in the face of Lilian's aggression.As Lilian lunged forward
Liam was proud, his wolf was even proud of their mate. He could see the respect in James's eyes after she stood up to Lilian. Even Garrett, who had watched everything unfold, was shocked."Leave us, James. I need some time alone with Nicole. We'll talk more when I'm ready."With a nod of acknowledge
His wolf wanted more. It wanted its mate. It wanted to complete their bond and proclaim her as his Luna. But Liam knew better. He knew better than to allow his wolf to guide him in times like this. Most importantly, what Liam wanted was for Nicole to yield to him, completely and willingly."Liam," s