Sierra’s POV The rest of the day passed uneventfully, but I couldn’t stop thinking about Liam’s words—or Bella’s reaction to him. What wasn’t she telling me? By the time we got back to the house, I was exhausted, both physically and mentally. I headed straight to my room, hoping for a few moments of peace. But when I opened the door, Jayden was already there, sitting on the edge of my bed. “What are you doing here?” I asked, surprised. “We need to talk,” he said, standing up. I sighed. “If this is about Liam—” “It is,” he interrupted. “Sierra, I’m serious. You need to stay away from him.” I folded my arms, meeting his gaze. “Why? Because he’s a rogue wolf? Or because you don’t want me knowing the truth?” Jayden’s expression darkened. “You think he’s telling you the truth? He’s man

