Chapter 227

LIAM’S POV The moment Natalie turned and ran, my entire chest caved in. I could feel it through the mate bond—her pain, her heartbreak, her devastation—it tore through Me. Her pain felt like claws were raking against my soul. Jason, whined inside me, restless. He was furious at the thought of her being alone with that much pain. He wanted nothing more than for us to go and comfort her. Still I knew Natalie needed her space. I knew how she could get when she got overwhelmed. She discovered a whole lot of things tonight. She needed to breathe. “She’s hurting,” Jason growled in my head. “She’s breaking apart, Liam. We have to go to her. Now.” I knew he was right. I also knew Natalie sometimes needed space, but… I couldn’t leave her. Not like this. “Liam.” A voice said. I turned to see Zane striding toward me. His expression was serious and his eyes were filled with concern. He’d clearly seen everything. I could see the frustration in his eyes. “I saw what happened,” he said. “Of course, y