Brian's POV
I couldn't bear the thought of staying in my room and doing nothing while Kayla suffered, especially when it was all Ace's fault. If only he had stood up for her instead of acting weak, she might have been okay. But he abandoned her, leaving her all alone. I often wondered why he acted that way, especially considering how badly he wanted to be the alpha king.
I couldn't just sit by and watch, so I made up my mind to break my parents' rules and free her. This girl held the key to our mystery, yet she was enduring so much pain. I didn't care about breaking the rules as long as I could keep her safe. After contemplating for a while, I left my room and bumped into Liam on the way.
"I was just heading to your room," he announced, raising the blanket and umbrella in his hand. "It'
