Chapter 146

Allison's POV After obtaining our marriage certificate, it was time for wedding photos. Something I was dreading with every fiber of my being. "Could you two possibly move closer together? Are you taking divorce photos instead of wedding ones?" The photographer's exasperation was evident as he stared at us sitting on opposite ends of the same bench. "Fine," I muttered, sliding reluctantly toward Liam. His scent—woodsy and powerful—hit me immediately, making my inner wolf stir despite my suppressants. I leaned in and whispered, "This is just for work, so please bear with it." I could feel my heart racing. As an Alpha female who had carefully concealed my true nature behind scent blockers, being this close to Liam—another Alpha, and a powerful one at that—was overwhelming. But I needed to maintain my facade. I couldn't let him know what I truly was, not until I could determine if he was worthy of being my mate based on character rather than just primal attraction. The photographer looked