AUTHOR’S POV

The moment Liam pushed the door open, prepared to attack anything that stood between him and Aria, he froze. His eyes widened as he took in the strange sight waiting outside. Max stood at the front, and behind him was a cluster of people who looked as if they had been herded there against their will. The instant they saw Liam’s blazing eyes and extended claws, the entire group stumbled backward in fear, their breaths shallow and uneven.

“Why the crowd?” Liam asked, his ...