After Liam threatened her in the forest, after slaughtering rogues, Nicole made a firm decision to let him go. She was tired of the back and forth, the hot and cold treatment she received from him.

She needed to focus on her secret job with Garrett, being a witch-bane and her mental health. Garrett was right, Alpha Liam was incapable of compassion for her. He saw her as a means to fulfil an end.

It hurt to think about it because she ached for his acknowledgement. But she couldn't ...