The hall stayed silent after Liam spoke, most people wondered why he spoke to the alpha so casually. Nobody moved as if wanting a reaction. The music had stopped. Every guest stood frozen, watching him, waiting for whatever he was going to say next.

Liam lifted his head slowly. His eyes swept the room before they returned to Ivy. He took his time, as if he enjoyed how everyone watched him. Ivy felt her hands shaking again. Her breathing was uneven. Tears gathered in her eyes, but she couldn’t ...