Chapter 150

Mark, Allison's father, bustled out of the kitchen wearing an apron, a spatula in hand, bringing with him the heavy scent of cooking oil and smoke. Liam inhaled the greasy aroma, feeling a twist of discomfort in his chest. As an Alpha wolf, his heightened senses made strong smells particularly overwhelming, though he kept this reaction carefully hidden. Mark broke into a wide grin at the sight of Liam sitting stiffly in the living room. He chuckled heartily before disappearing back into the kitchen, the sizzling sounds of stir-frying following in his wake. "Mom, Dad, let me help you," Allison said, rolling up her sleeves and preparing to lend a hand. Despite being an Alpha herself, she had perfected the art of appearing ordinary – even submissive – when necessary. "Help? You'll just be in the way. Go keep your fiancé company," Gina shooed Allison away before turning to Liam with an eager smile. "Make yourself comfortable, dear." Liam nodded politely in Gina's direction, his posture rem