All thoughts of escape vanished from Isla's mind as she stood before Liam, caught in the magnetic pull of his presence. Her eyes traced his features like an artist studying a masterpiece – the strong jawline that could cut glass, high cheekbones that models would envy, and those sensual lips that had once claimed hers in a kiss she couldn't forget.
But it was his eyes that held her captive – striking blue orbs framed by thick brows, carrying a predatory glare that made her pulse race. Isla knew Liam Lockwood was every bit the predator his appearance suggested. She'd learned the hard way that powerful Alphas used their charm like a weapon, drawing in their prey with irresistible allure. Yet here she stood, frozen before him like a moth drawn to a flame, knowing the fire might burn her - but unable to look away.
"Are you alright?" His deep voice broke through her trance, a low rumble that sent shivers down her spine.
Isla blinked, forcing herself back to reality. "Please, let me go," sh
