Liam stood up, his fists clenched at his sides. "Don't tell me what I can and can't do, James. You don't understand." He growled.

James held up his hands in surrender. "I'm sorry, Liam. I didn't mean to upset you. But you have to focus on the pack. We need you."

Liam stared at James for a long moment before nodding. "You're right. I know you're right. I'll try to do better."

"Good," James gritted out, "we should talk about Garrett now."

Liam fell back to his position ...