Liam grabbed Penelope tightly by the hand, ready to flee from the room, but before they could make their escape, the sound of boots pounding on the stone floor caught their attention. Suddenly, the door burst open and a team of guards barged into the room, weapons drawn.Liam was caught off guard, but he quickly took action, shifting back into his Lycan form and lunging towards the attackers. He threw the first few guards across the room with ease, but soon, they swarmed him from all sides, attacking him with swords and shields and claws and rage.Penelope watched in horror as Liam struggled to fight them off, his body being struck again and again by their weapons. Blood was everywhere, and Penelope could barely breathe as she watched him being beaten to a pulp.Despite his injuries, Liam fought on, his eyes filled with an intense determination to protect Penelope at all costs. But it was clear that he was outnumbered and outmatched, and soon, he was lying on the floor, bleeding profu

"Leave him alone, you idiots!" A very terrifying voice rang loud and clear across the open space, and everyone froze."Leave him alone, have you gone deaf." It was a hushed whisper from the man who had ordered Liam to be killed immediately. Liam struggled against the strong grip of the men, feeling helpless and vulnerable. He couldn't believe that he had been so close to death and was grateful for the sudden intervention that saved him from an untimely demise.As he looked up, he saw a tall, imposing figure approaching them, the man's footsteps echoing loudly in the clearing.The man had a commanding presence, with a rugged face that showed years of battle scars and a bald head that glistened in the moonlight. His piercing blue eyes scanned the group of men and settled on Liam, causing him to shudder involuntarily. The man was clearly a powerful Alpha and someone to be reckoned with."Liam- Alpha Liam? Right?"The man's eyes widened in shock as he took in the sight before him. It wa

Even as he stood to leave, he couldn't believe what he had just heard from the Alpha, Enzo. His heart was pounding in his chest, and his thoughts were in a jumble as he followed the guard back to his chambers. The irony of the situation wasn't lost on him. He had risked everything to save Penelope from the clutches of her father, and now she was being called an enemy. It would only take an insane amount of trust to keep her, which was something only a very few Alphas had. Patience and risk weren't something you found everywhere these days.As he walked through the hallways, he couldn't help but wonder who had given Enzo the information about Penelope. As he entered the room, he noticed that Penelope still hadn't woken up. She still looked frail and exhausted, with beads of sweat on her forehead. Liam's heart ached as he looked at her, feeling helpless and scared for their future.He sat by her side, taking her hand in his and caressing her face gently. He leaned over and whispered

As Penelope revealed the terrifying message to Liam, his expression changed from curiosity to concern. He took her hand and asks her to tell him everything. Penelope took a deep breath and begins to recount what happened."Yes. We were followed," she says. "She knew my name and she left me a message. She said, 'I know who you are and what are you doing here? I'll make sure you pay for it'."Liam's jaw clenched and his eyes darkened with anger. The fact that someone knows her and was threatening her is not something he can ignore."Did you recognize the woman?" he asked.Penelope shakes her head. "No, I didn't. But I could feel the hatred in her eyes."Liam looked at her and saw the fear in her eyes. He put his arm around her and pulled her closer to him. "Don't worry, I'll protect you. We'll figure out who this woman is and why she's after you."Penelope nodded, feeling a sense of relief that Liam was by her side. But as they made their way back to their room, she could not shake off

The rest of the day passed in a blur for both Penelope and Liam. They were both in shock, unable to process what had happened. The food that had been served to them during dinner remained untouched on the table. They both sat in silence, their minds racing with thoughts of what was to come next.As the night wore on, Liam couldn't shake off his feeling of unease. He knew Enzo was up to something, and he couldn't trust him. He stayed up all night, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings. Every sound had him on edge, and every movement had him on alert.The silence of the night was only broken by the occasional howl of a lone wolf in the distance. Liam's mind was in overdrive, and he couldn't help but think of all the possible scenarios that could unfold. What if Enzo had lied to them? What if he had sent them into a trap? Liam couldn't let his guard down, not even for a second.But as the first rays of light broke through the horizon, Liam's vigil came to an end. He had made it th