Chapter 42

Liam

After an ice-cold shower, I walked to the alpha’s office and rapped my knuckles against the smooth wood. My dad had summoned me, and I had a feeling it had something to do about the meet.

“Enter,” his voice vibrated through the wood.

I opened the door and wasn’t surprised to see Patrick sitting on the hard leather couch. My father looked exhausted, and Patrick’s eyes glowed with silver. He nodded at me as I entered and turned back toward my father.

“Alpha, with all due respect, you don’t know that. You told me my children would be safe in your pack and look what’s happened. My daughter’s been stalked, attacked, and poisoned. She was roofied, and someone tried to burn her alive.” Patrick’s eyes flashed even more dangerously. “If it weren’t for my son’s need for this pack, I would be taking them both away. As soon as this meet is over, I’m going to tell Clementine that she needs to leave.”

“What?” My blood went cold. “You can’t do that!” Lucian’s hackles raised.

“Yes, I can. S