Liam POV

"Nice of you to finally join us." I glared at my Beta holding Riley's waist like she were glass. I wanted him protecting her, but I couldn't let him get too attached either. Riley's life would be short lived.

"I see you got her the herbs needed. We need to take her for an exam in an hour." I didn't like how faint my scent was on her. It needed to be this way for my child though.

"An exam?" Riley shot her eyes wide to me.

"Yes, I want to know the truth before ...