When Freedom Came

You could feel the tension in the room as the other alphas, including Liam, tensed. Liam was staring at Alaric, his eyes filled with a mix of anger and fear. Liam: "What did you just say?

Your eyes met his, and for a moment, you couldn't believe what you were seeing. The mate bond you shared with Liam flared up again, but it was nothing compared to the pull you felt towards this new alpha.

Alaric's voice was low and rough, a dangerous rumble in his chest as he stared at you. You felt his gaze on you like a physical touch. Liam, on the other hand, stiffened, his hand instinctively moving to rest on the small of your back. His fingers curled possessively.