Chapter 225

Author's POV Allison toweled her hair as she emerged from the bathroom, catching sight of Liam sitting on the sofa reviewing documents. Even focused on work, he looked captivating—his strong jaw tense with concentration, his powerful Alpha presence filling the room despite his casual posture. When Liam glanced up and saw Allison wrapped only in a bath towel watching him, his nostrils flared slightly. He cleared his throat, his voice dropping an octave. "Where's your sleepwear?" "All my clothes are next door," Allison replied with a hint of accusation. "You insisted I shower here." "I'll get your clothes." Liam stood up, his tall frame unfolding as he moved toward the door. Allison quickly stepped in front of him, arms outstretched defensively. "I'd rather get them myself," she insisted, trying to ignore how her wolf stirred beneath her skin at his proximity. Liam's eyes darkened as they swept over her—the towel accentuating her curves, her scent filling his senses despite her careful m