Chapter 242

LIAM’S POV Natalie was still on me. We were tangled together beneath the sheets. My breathing was still heavy from all the love making we did. I pulled her closer, burying my nose into her hair, inhaling deeply. “You’re dangerous, you know that?” I murmured against her ear. She laughed softly. Her hand trailed across my chest, tracing circles lazily. “Dangerous? I think that’s you, Alpha.” I growled low, teasing. “Careful, mate, I might have to prove that again.” She swatted me lightly. “Don’t tempt me. I can barely move.” I caught her wrist and pressed a kiss into her palm, and then her fingers, one by one. “I love you when you’re like this. Messy hair, flushed skin, curled up in my arms. I don’t need anything else.” Her eyes softened, and for a moment, I thought maybe she’d let me in deeper. But then she looked away. That wall was back again. I sighed quietly, brushing a strand of hair from her cheek. “Natalie… you should talk to him. To Alistair.” Her body tensed immediately. “Liam,