Riley - POV
“Riley, hurry!”
I hurried downstairs after finishing my packing and caught sight of Alpha Tyler speaking with Liam. Despite Liam’s presence, I didn’t tremble or falter. Instead, I kept my usual composed expression.
Liam’s gaze was serious, though a shadow of malice lingered beneath the surface. “Liam’s aware of our mate bond,” Alpha Tyler said, placing a protective hand on my waist. With the pack on holiday and most still asleep, there was no one around to witness the tenderness in Alpha Tyler’s touch.
“Alpha Tyler and Riley. I’m so happy for both of you,” Liam remarked, a grin plastered on his face. His words felt hollow, and the unease settled deeper within me, even as Alpha Tyler smiled brightly. I offered a polite smile in return, though Liam’s false enthusiasm only mad
