23. Liam and an unsettling feeling

Rex's strong arms held me securely as he carried me away from the unsettling encounter with Liam. I couldn't help but feel a mixture of relief and anxiety. Liam's presence and the strange power he seemed to hold over my wolf left me with many unanswered questions. What was wrong with me? What can I say about this feeling?

Why would he be so bold to dare cause trouble using me? As much as I want my mind to change about staying here. I also want to avoid getting into trouble as much as I can.

As Rex gently placed me in my seat at the dining table, I tried to regain my composure. My heart was still racing from the encounter, and I felt a sense of vulnerability I hadn't experienced before. The weight of my newfound role as Rex's wife, the expectations of the court, and the fate of the dragons weighed heavily on my shoulders. I knew there would be challenges ahead, but with Rex and his parents by my side, I felt better equipped to face them.

Rex sat beside me, his protective aura reassu