Liam’s footsteps echoed through the dimly lit corridors of the underground prison as he stormed back toward his chambers. His mind was consumed with thoughts of Hannah. The fact that she had been taken right under his nose gnawed at him like an open wound. His Luna, his mate, his anchor in a world of chaos—gone, without a trace. Sophie’s cryptic words and her maddening denial had only fueled the fire of his rage. Every second that passed without finding Hannah felt like a lifetime, and his patience was running thin. Scott, his loyal Beta, followed closely behind, his usually calm demeanor now tense as he sensed the storm of emotions brewing within his Alpha. They reached the grand hall where Liam’s throne sat, a symbol of his power and authority. Liam stopped just short of the throne, his

