Chapter 222

Author's POV "Thanks for the jersey, Liam," Eric said, tugging at the fabric as he approached his brother-in-law. His eyes gleamed with excitement at the gift. Liam paused, momentarily caught off guard. "You're welcome. Glad you like it." From the moment Liam had walked through the door, Allison knew she would have to return to the pack house with him tonight. If she refused, her mother Gina would definitely suspect something was wrong. As an alpha wolf hiding her true nature behind a beta scent, Allison had to maintain appearances, even when tensions ran high with her arranged mate. Allison followed behind him, careful to maintain the proper distance expected of a beta mate. Liam cast a cool glance in her direction, his alpha presence filling the room even without him actively projecting it. "Allison and I should head back now," he said evenly. "We'll visit again soon." "Of course. Drive safely," Gina walked them to the door, her motherly concern evident even through her casual demean