CHAPTER HUNDRED THIRTY NINE

Rose's POV

I watched as Liam's gaze shifted from me to his Beta, Daniel, who had an expression of shock etched across his face. A sense of relief washed over me, knowing that Liam's attention was now diverted. This was my chance, a moment of respite from the constant presence of the Alpha King. I needed some breathing space.

Liam's demeanor had always been stern and commanding, but lately, there had been a subtle shift in his behavior toward me. It was disconcerting, to say the least. I wasn't accustomed to acts of kindness from him, and it left me feeling unsettled. How could someone so cold and distant suddenly become caring and considerate? It was as if I had stumbled upon a completely different person.

As I looked around, I noticed that even the pack doctor was absent. With their attention focused elsewhere, I could overhear snippets of conversations floating in the air. Whispers carried by the wind reached my ears, and my curiosity got the better of me. I moved closer to the door