Liam's POV

The whiskey tastes terrible but I pour another glass anyway, sitting alone in my apartment while the pack house buzzes with activity below. Someone's throwing a party, celebrating our latest hockey win. I should be down there, leading the celebration like a good Alpha heir.

Instead, I'm up here, drinking and thinking about Penelope.

My phone lights up with another news alert. Timothy Blackthorn's divorce finalized. Alpha Blackthorn removed from power. Investigation reveals multiple ...