"And what's it to you?" he asked, trying to sound nonchalant.

Lilian rolled her eyes. "Don't be ridiculous. I'm your sister, and I care about you. But you're starting to act like a lovesick puppy, and it's not a good look for an alpha."

Liam bristled at her words. "I'm not a lovesick puppy," he protested. "I just… it's complicated. That's all."

Lilian gave him a knowing look. "You are feeding into the pull of the mark, and it's making you weak. You need to focus on your ...