Liam's POV
For the past decade, my life has revolved around two things: protecting Violet and Chloe with everything I had and making the Ashford twins look like gods among men. I've covered for them in training, let them win games, and even went so far as to trap animals and release them nearby so they could show off their hunting skills. They had no idea how much I did behind the scenes to keep their perfect image intact.
But that's what a Beta does-puts everyone else first, no matter what. Selflessness is practically my middle name, and with my mate still out of reach, I've had to find ways to fill the time. At first, it burned me up inside, seeing them take all the credit and bask in the glory. But now? I've made my peace with it because it keeps Violet happy, and her happiness is th
