LOGINAuthor's POV
Liam tossed and turned in bed, his gaze repeatedly drawn to Allison sleeping on his couch. Finally, he threw back the covers and walked over to her. He called her name softly, and when she didn't respond, he bent down and scooped her into his arms.Her body felt completely different from his—soft and yielding where he was all hard muscle. Holding her was like cradling a warm cat, and Liam couldn't help but tighten his arms around her. The wolf inside him stirred with satisfaction at having her close.Allison nuzzled against Liam's chest, and he felt her warm breath seeping through his shirt, spreading heat throughout his body. He placed her gently on the bed, and she mumbled something incoherent before turning to pull the covers over herself.Early the next morning, Allison stretched luxuriously, feeling more rested than she had in weeks. When she turned her head and saw Liam's handsome face next to her, she bolted upright, her heart racing.Author's POVAllison clutched her seatbelt nervously, studying Liam's tense expression. His jawline was rigid, a clear sign of his agitation. Even without accessing her wolf senses, she could feel the tension radiating from him."Is your head still hurting? Are you sure you're okay to drive?" she asked, genuine concern in her voice.Liam's fingers tightened around the steering wheel. "Don't worry about it. I'm fine.""But you really have a headache?" Allison pressed.Truthfully, Liam's head hadn't been hurting until they started this conversation. His eyes flicked to the rearview mirror, tracking the car that had been following them since they left. He let out a low growl that rumbled from deep in his chest."Allison, you still want to claim your boss doesn't have intentions toward you? What man offers to drive a woman to work for no reason?" The possessive edge in his voice was unmistakable - pure Alpha behavior.Allison sighed, recognizing this b
Author's POVLiam tossed and turned in bed, his gaze repeatedly drawn to Allison sleeping on his couch. Finally, he threw back the covers and walked over to her. He called her name softly, and when she didn't respond, he bent down and scooped her into his arms.Her body felt completely different from his—soft and yielding where he was all hard muscle. Holding her was like cradling a warm cat, and Liam couldn't help but tighten his arms around her. The wolf inside him stirred with satisfaction at having her close.Allison nuzzled against Liam's chest, and he felt her warm breath seeping through his shirt, spreading heat throughout his body. He placed her gently on the bed, and she mumbled something incoherent before turning to pull the covers over herself.Early the next morning, Allison stretched luxuriously, feeling more rested than she had in weeks. When she turned her head and saw Liam's handsome face next to her, she bolted upright, her heart racing.
Author's POVAllison froze, unable to decipher what game Liam was playing. Henry's gaze toward Liam was razor-sharp before shifting to her, his eyes filled with scrutiny and disappointment. She could feel the tension in the room—thick enough to slice with claws."Please, have a seat," Liam said, his voice carrying that subtle alpha rumble as he settled into the leather sofa and lifted his eyes to Henry.Henry's face transformed into an apologetic smile, though his scent betrayed his tension. "Forgive the unexpected visit."Liam's lips curved into a noncommittal smile. As Henry sat across from him, Liam asked with deceptive casualness, "What brings you here?" His posture remained relaxed, yet Allison could sense the territorial energy radiating from him.Henry's eyes lingered on Liam's neck, where faint scratch marks were visible. "Allison is my employee. She called in sick this morning without explanation. As her boss, I felt responsible to check on he
Author's POVAllison finished the leftover oatmeal, then went upstairs to check Liam's temperature and give him water and medicine. She couldn't help feeling like his true mate—his Luna—despite knowing better.Just as Liam swallowed his medication, Allison's phone rang. Her expression soured when she saw Henry's name on the screen. Her heart raced as she answered, his smooth voice sending an unwelcome flutter through her chest."Allison, I'm waiting outside your house."She hung up and rushed to the balcony. Sure enough, Henry was standing at the iron gate of the house. Liam rose from the bed and positioned himself behind her, his powerful frame casting a shadow that made her wolf instincts tingle. When he spotted Henry, he let out a cold growl that made Allison's body tremble.She turned around and was met with Liam's icy stare. "Who is this man? How does he know where you live?" His voice was dangerously low—the voice of an Alpha assessin
Author's POVAfter a busy morning, Allison slumped onto the sofa, fighting to keep her eyes open. Liam watched her from across the room, his voice unusually gentle despite his illness."You should grab a blanket," he suggested, his normally commanding Alpha tone softened by his cold. "If you get sick too, who'll take care of me?" He paused, then added, "Or just come lie on the bed.""I don't think that's a good idea," Allison declined, wary of catching whatever he had. The last thing she needed was to reveal her true nature while weakened by illness.Catching the look of reluctance on her face, Liam let out a cold snort.Fully awake now, Allison wandered to the balcony to check on her plants. She picked up the water sprayer and began misting the collection of potted herbs she kept—small comforts that reminded her of the forest territories she missed.Through the gossamer curtains billowing in the breeze, Liam could only make out her silhouette. So
Allison prepared a hearty breakfast of oatmeal, a warm mug of milk, and a fresh vegetable salad, balancing the tray carefully as she approached Liam's bedroom. The scent of sickness hung in the air—something unusual for a werewolf of his strength. As an Alpha pretending to be ordinary, she had to be careful not to show how easily she could detect the subtle changes in his condition.Entering his room, Allison placed the tray on the nightstand and gently roused him. "You should eat something," she said softly, trying to ignore the pull she felt toward him even in his weakened state. Without her Alpha scent markers, he couldn't recognize what she truly was—and that was precisely the point of her disguise."Take it away," Liam replied, his voice lacking its usual commanding tone. "I'm not hungry."Allison snapped back to reality, reminding herself why she was here. Their marriage might be a facade, but her concern wasn't. "You can only handle bland food right







