AUTHOR’S POV

Liam stormed out of the room in fury, his claws tearing through his skin as Aria’s words echoed in his head again and again, slicing through him like blades. The pain he felt was beyond anything he could describe.

He shoved open the door to his office so hard that Max flinched. One glance at Liam’s face and fear shot through him. He immediately turned to leave, but Liam’s thunderous voice stopped him mid-step.

“Prepare the soldiers.”

Max froze. He turned slowly, ...