Chapter 147

Allison's POV I couldn't believe how cruel Liam could be. His words cut deeper than claws, leaving me speechless as I stood there like a wounded pup. "There's a shopping mall across the street," Liam said, his tone making it clear this wasn't a suggestion. "Go browse around. I'll find you when I'm done." Just like that, he'd decided my afternoon for me. The mall was across a busy street—what if he used this opportunity to ditch me? I shook my head. "I'd rather wait for you here." I brushed some dust off the edge of a stone planter and sat down, trying to appear comfortable. "This spot is perfect." I caught the flash of irritation in his eyes—alpha wolves always expect compliance. Liam's jaw tightened as he gave me a cold once-over. "Give me your phone." I handed it over quickly, my inner wolf instinctively responding to his dominant energy despite my efforts to resist it. He pressed a few buttons before his own phone buzzed in his pocket. "That's my number," he said flatly. "Got it," I