Jane's POV “I’m sorry, I can’t sleep with you,” I said quietly, rising from the bed. My legs are shaky beneath me, but I managed to stand up. He didn’t flinch. He didn’t move. He remained on the other side of the bed with the duvet in his hand. His gaze was unreadable, like stone, making it hard for me to know what he was thinking. “I don’t remember asking for your opinion,” he said flatly, but I couldn't miss the venom in his voice. I swallowed hard, trying to keep the fear from seeping into my voice. “Alpha Liam, please… I can’t sleep with you.” His eyes narrowed just slightly. “Why is that?” I searched for words, fumbling through the panic in my mind. “It’s… it’s inappropriate,” I finally said. “Inappropriate?” he echoed, almost amused. “How is doing what I bought you for in

