"Liam, I can't take it anymore; please have mercy and release me," Penelope begged weakly, her voice barely audible as she hovered on the edge of consciousness. After enduring Liam's relentless torture all night, she pleaded with him to let her go. "Do you wish for me to spare you?" Liam sneered, his malevolent gaze piercing into Penelope's pleading eyes as he tightened his grip on her chin. Penelope nodded frantically, desperation etched across her face. "Very well, then you must prove your worth by eliminating Isabella and claiming your position at William's side. And when the time comes, you'll aid me in dispatching William after he deals with the vampire king," Liam commanded before abruptly releasing Penelope's chin. He hastily donned his clothes, his fists clenched and muscles bu

