ALESSIA
“f*****g tell me, Alessia!” Liam roared, taking a slow step toward me. “What is your relationship with those beasts?”
My heart dropped as I slowly took a step back.
“N–nothing,” I muttered, my chest racing. How did he find out?
“Don’t you dare lie to me!” He slammed his hand on the desk. The loud bang made me flinch, my eyes wide in shock.
“You were in their pack today. You really thought I wouldn’t find out?”
Their pack. I knew it. Someone must have seen me and told Liam.
What now?
Would Liam reject me? Yes, that's what I wanted—but being branded a pack traitor? The punishment for that was brutal. Sometimes even death.
No. I can't die. Not like this.
I forced myself to breathe.
Think, Alessia. Think.
“Liam—” I blurted, an idea forming instantly. “I was sent to delive
