Chapter 208

Author's POV Mark's face was ashen as he forced himself to address Bob. "We'll be going now." Bob showed no reaction to Rachel's obvious hostility toward Allison. "Of course," he said calmly. It was clear the Murrays were deeply dissatisfied with this marriage. The old alpha family had expected their son to choose a mate from another powerful bloodline, not the daughter of a business associate with no pack connections. Eric and Emily rose from the table to follow their parents out. Allison felt a sharp pain in her chest, an instinctive pull to follow her family. She stood and hurried after them, leaving just the three Murrays in the private dining room. Once they'd gone, Liam's voice carried a dangerous edge. "Allison is my wife. You would do well not to disrespect her again." Rachel's eyes filled with hurt. "Liam, we're your parents. How can you speak to us this way? It wounds us deeply." She sighed dramatically. "That girl simply isn't worthy of you. You need a Luna who understands p