AUTHOR’S POV

The moment Max stepped into Liam’s office, his body froze. His eyes widened in shock at the sight before him—Liam’s arm was covered in blood and Aria lay lifeless on the floor. The sharp scent of blood filled the air.

Liam pressed his hand against his arm, blood dripping between his fingers. He spoke through gritted teeth as he saw Max. “Take her to the infirmary.”

Max just stood there for a second, his eyes darting from Liam’s bleeding arm to the crimson-stained ...