AUTHOR POV

Aria took a step back, rolled her eyes, and walked toward the bed. Her neck ached, her eyelids felt heavy, but her heart was heavier.

Liam chuckled. The sound made her stop mid-step. She turned, meeting his cold eyes glaring at her like they could burn a hole through her skin.

“You know my favorite thing about you, my little wolf?” he said, stepping closer with a smile that sent a shiver through her.

Aria stepped back, her heartbeat pounding so loud she could hear it in her ...