Nicole's wolf clawed within. It was mad that Garrett was bringing up Nicole's insecurities.

"Nicole, you have to understand," Garrett continued as he spoke earnestly. "I've seen what you went through in your previous pack. I watched you suffer, and I don't want to see you go through that again. Liam may be the alpha, but love and care are not his strong suits."

Nicole winced at the mention of her past trauma, the memories threatening to consume her. She ached to defend Liam, to ...