Chapter 228

Allison's POV I woke up with a pounding headache as darkness had already settled outside my window. After sleeping off my frustration, clarity finally returned, and I realized I needed to apologize to Liam for my earlier outburst. The digital clock on my nightstand glowed 11:52 PM. I'd been waiting all evening, but Liam still hadn't returned home. With a sigh, I finally gave up and went to bed alone, hoping to catch him in the morning. When I woke early the next day, his side of the bed remained untouched. I pulled out my phone, finger hovering over his contact, but stopped myself. What right did I have to check on him? I was the one who had exploded at him, and besides—I was deliberately hiding my true nature from him. He had no idea I was an alpha like him, my scent carefully masked by herbal supplements I'd been taking for months. This was my test—to find a mate who wanted me for who I was, not because of some predestined bond. I needed someone who could lead the pack with strength