Chapter 220

Author's POV Allison tossed and turned all night, her mind racing with jumbled thoughts. The mate bond she'd been suppressing felt like a dull ache in her chest, making sleep impossible. Morning came too quickly. She dragged herself out of bed with puffy eyes, her wolf senses dulled from exhaustion. As she descended the stairs of the pack house, Diana—the omega wolf who'd been hovering around Liam lately—greeted her with exaggerated cheerfulness. "Good morning!" Diana's voice was honey-sweet, but Allison's nose detected the subtle scent of territorial marking. Even with her own alpha pheromones masked, she could smell Diana's intentions. "Morning," Allison muttered, grabbing her bag. "Don't wait for me—I need to get to work." "Are you upset? I didn't mean to—" Diana's voice rose with feigned concern. "I know exactly what you meant," Allison cut her off, keeping her tone neutral despite the irritation bubbling beneath. "I'm not upset." She slung her bag over her shoulder and walked out