Chapter 44: Liam

I thought my heart was going to fall out of my chest when Angel suggested leaving to protect the packs. No fucking way is my girl leaving me. I was thankful that Clint agreed with me and helped her see that what she wanted to do was not helpful in the long run.

When she promised not to leave, I felt better. I won’t be completely better until this is done, but for now, my Angel is safe and we have a good plan.

As we sit down, I address Rik and Cara. “I have something else we need to discuss. Eli Gunnar.”

“What about him?” Rik asks and begins eating.

“It turns out that he didn’t kill my mother.” Everyone at the table stops and looks at me. I feel Angel take my hand under the table.

“You believe him?” Rik asks.

“I believe Angel and Alessia, and they say he’s not lying.” Everyone’s focus turns to Angel and I can feel her discomfort through the bond at being the center of attention.

“They can smell deceit.” I clarify.

“It’s actually more like a taste.” She says quietly.

“Make sure