I fell heavily into Liam’s arms. I was surprised I didn’t feel the pull to him anymore. It was a positive sign that all remnants of the bond, at least on my end, were completely severed. I was distracted by the throbbing spike in my left temple. Lucien's shove had been so forceful that my head collided hard against the edge of Liam’s shoulder. Instinctively, I covered my forehead, slowly rubbing it as I grumbled about how much I hated Alpha males. While Liam rubbed his shoulder, he quickly began to study my features. Concern washed over his face as he scanned me from head to toe. But also, something felt off. I never typically dress like this, so I knew Liam was devouring every second of it. His arms reached out, and his hands aimed to grip my hips to pull me back into his embrace

