As Hannah walked out of Liam's chambers, her mind was swirling with mixed emotions. She had agreed to stay behind, respecting Liam's wishes, but something about the way Sophie had urged her to come with them lingered in her thoughts. Despite her decision, she couldn’t shake the unease. The moment she stepped into the cool evening air, she felt a presence behind her—one that wasn’t unfamiliar but still left her slightly on edge. Liam’s beta, always loyal, had already begun shadowing her discreetly. She knew Liam was protective, but this was more than usual. It was clear something was troubling him deeply.
Inside his chambers, Liam stared at the door after Hannah left, his jaw clenched. His instincts screamed at him that something was off. He didn’t trust Sophie—never had. There was a darkn
