Aria's POV
Liam stood with defiance in his posture as he glared at Knox with contempt.
Knox's eyes darkened, and he made to step forward, but I quickly held his hand. He turned to me, his eyes burning with anger.
“Please, just let him be,” I pleaded, begging him with my eyes. I was tired of the confrontations and really just wanted to go now.
He scowled fiercely at the insolent Liam, then, with a frustrated sigh, he turned away.
“Let's go. I don't have time for foolish boys,” he growled, holding my hand.
However, Liam was an idiot.
“No! You can't fucking waltz in here and claim her like that! I won't fucking allow it!” Liam growled venomously.
Knox paused and glanced back at him, raising an eyebrow. I could hear the watching crowd murmur and whisper among themselves.
“Oh, is that so? And why won't you allow it?!” Knox asked with a deadly calm voice. His gray eyes were like a thunderstorm.
Liam took another step forward, his wild eyes burning with malice.
“Because she's my fucking mate
