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
"I need you, Nicole," he whispered. His hand found its way to her hair, fisting it in his fingers, pulling at it to expose her neck."I've been obsessed," he said, against her pulse, nipping at her skin with his teeth. "I realize that now."Liam never thought he would feel that way. He didn't think
The next day, Liam gathered the council members and James in the pack hall. The atmosphere was tense as they were concerned and anticipated updates on the upcoming full moon as well as other important matters of the pack. The time for unity and strength was at hand, and Liam knew they had to be pre
The tension in the meeting hall was palpable as Liam stood before the council, the weight of their expectations heavy upon his shoulders, but he chose not to address them directly. "Our focus must remain on the task at hand," Liam began, his voice steady and authoritative. "The witch poses a signif
As the meeting drew to a close, the council members dispersed, their minds focused on the tasks ahead. Liam pulled James aside after the council meeting, his expression serious and contemplative."James, we must ensure we have a backup plan," Liam said, his voice low and urgent. "My instincts are t
Since Liam was meeting with his council, Nicole left the pack house for the first time in a long time. She joined Asha, Rose, and Maya in a secluded clearing to train. The group had become her closest allies within the pack, and they often trained together, honing their skills. Nicole had come to t