Ava’s POV
I stepped away from Liam, the tears streaming down my cheeks without any restraint. Strangely, catching him tangled up with Lucy just hours ago—and now this fresh betrayal—had only made my feelings for him grow stronger, like some twisted pull I couldn’t shake.
I was more set than ever on breaking her hold over him. Over the whole pack.
“You positive you want to go through with this?” Steve asked the moment he reached me. He was geared up, with a pair of warriors flanking him. Noticing the wetness on my face, he came closer and cupped my head softly in his palms.
“I’m really sorry about all this, Ava,” he murmured, glancing quick at the guards nearby. “Lucy’s got everyone in her snare.”
I pulled back a bit and met his gaze. “Seer Raven. She’s bound to have some way to fix th
