Liam's fists clenched at his sides, his wolf straining against his control. "You have no right to her, Garrett. She's my mate."

The words hung in the air, a bombshell that shattered the tense atmosphere. Gasps echoed through the room, the shock reverberating off the walls. Even James, who had been observing the argument from afar, stood frozen, his eyes wide with astonishment.

Stiffly James tried to intervene. He stepped between the two raging werewolves, his voice firm, but ...