Liam stood at the edge of the beach, the sound of the waves crashing against the shore echoing in his ears. The moon hung low in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the sand, but the beauty of the night felt overshadowed by the turmoil in his heart. He couldn’t shake the events of the evening from his mind, especially the way Isla had looked at him—conflicted, vulnerable, and filled with doubt.
He knew what she must be thinking. Every time he felt like he was getting a step closer to her, she seemed to take two steps back. It frustrated him, but deep down, he understood. Isla was living without her wolf, a reality that was akin to a mortal living without a vital body part. She had lost a crucial piece of herself, and it was taking a toll on her mental health.
Liam clenched his fists, feeling a wave of anger wash over him—not at Isla, but at the circumstances that had led them here. He was the strongest Alpha, and yet, he felt utterly powerless when it came to helping her. How could h
