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The Weight Of Betrayal

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Chapter Thirty-Four: The Weight of Betrayal

(Liam's POV)

The tension was thick. The silence was heavy, pressing down on my chest like a boulder. Cara was across from me, her complexion pale, her eyes red and puffy from tears. My father was rigid, his face expressionless, and my mother and Vanessa were looking at me with anticipation, waiting for my reaction.

And now, I stood there, staring at the doctor, daring him to lie to me again.

“Tell me the truth,” I growled, my wolf stirring beneath my skin, barely contained. “Did Vanessa tell you to alter the results?”

The doctor swallowed, his heartbeat pounding so loud I could hear it. He was nervous, shifting on his feet, looking at Vanessa and my mother for help.

I stepped closer, letting a low, dangerous growl escape my throat. My wolf was furious, demanding justice.

“Don’t look at them,” I warned, my voice low. “I asked you a question. Did she tell you to change it?”

The doctor flinched. “Master Liam, I—”

“Answer me!” I roared, my voice
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