The clearing held its breath.
Nobody moved.
Nobody spoke.
Because the woman was afraid.
And that was impossible.
The hunters had arrived with absolute confidence.
They had marched into Alpha territory without hesitation.
Without fear.
Without doubt.
Now their leader stood frozen.
Staring at Liam.
As if the world had suddenly become very dangerous.
The oldest elder noticed.
His eyes widened.
Then widened even further.
“No…”
The woman snapped her gaze toward him.
The elder looked horrified.
“He’s not supposed to be alive.”
A strange silence followed.
The woman whispered:
“He isn’t.”
The words sent ice through Denise’s veins.
Liam growled.
Low.
Threatening.
Dangerous.
The bond reacted instantly.
A pulse of energy surged through Denise’s chest.
Her heart skipped.
