From the far end of the compound, Liam stood, letting out a low growl as his eyes fixed on Daniel, who was holding Alina’s hand as they walked back into the hall.
He hadn’t planned to be here tonight. When Mr. Parker had sent him an invitation to the birthday party, Liam had almost declined. But something made him change his mind at the last moment. Who would have thought he would meet her here?
From the shadows, hidden where no one would notice him, Liam had been watching. He had seen Daniel’s hand touch Alina’s. Worse, he had seen Daniel bend down and kiss it. At that very moment, Liam’s control had slipped, and every instinct in him screamed to stride over, rip her hand free, how dare he touch his property.
But instead, he restrained himself. Barely.
When Alina slipped away to the
