Liam’s body was wracked with pain as he lay on the ground, his arms and legs chained to the wall. Penelope’s father, the alpha of the pack, stood over him, his eyes filled with rage.He had been captured by Penelope’s pack and was now at the mercy of her father, who demanded to know where his daughter was.“Where is she?” the alpha demanded, his voice laced with venom. “What have you done with my daughter?”Liam winced, the pain in his body making it difficult to think. “I swear, I didn’t do anything to her,” he said.Penelope’s father, a large and imposing man, glared at Liam with fiery eyes. “Don’t play games with me, boy. I know you’re lying.” The alpha snarled, his face contorting with anger. “Lycans! You’re all the same – you’re monsters, every last one of you.”Liam gritted his teeth, his blood boiling at the alpha’s words. “That’s not true,” he said, his voice low and dangerous. “We’re not monsters. We’re just like you – we want to live in peace.”The alpha sneered, his eyes co

Liam was dragged out of the dungeon, his body aching with every movement. He had been beaten, bruised, and bloodied during his time in captivity. The guards yanked him by the chains that bound his wrists and ankles, causing him to stumble and fall several times. His eyes squinted against the bright sunlight as he was pulled towards the clearing where the exchange was to take place.He couldn't help but feel a twinge of hope when he saw the familiar faces of Alpha Adnan and his guards. Maybe they were here to rescue him after all. But the glares on their faces quickly shattered any such hope. He was here to be exchanged for Penelope, and he knew that he was no longer of any value to them.As they reached the clearing, Liam saw Penelope being led towards them, her own chains clanking with each step. He could see the bruises on her face and arms, and his heart sank at the thought of what she had gone through in captivity. They brought her to stand next to him, and he tried to offer her a