Chapter 182

Allison's POV "You never told me you didn't want a haircut," Liam said with a cold smile. "Don't forget, that was part of our arrangement. You can't exactly meet my parents looking like that." Allison couldn't argue with Liam's logic, and frankly, she was too tired to try. Besides, it wasn't her money being spent. They arrived at the airport with just minutes to spare before ten o'clock. Allison had to admit Liam was impressive—despite all their delays, he'd timed their arrival perfectly. "Remember," Liam instructed, his voice low and commanding in a way that made her wolf stir, "stay close to me. We need to look intimate, not like strangers." Allison nodded, swallowing hard. "I remember, but I'm nervous." Her fingers twitched, needing something to grip. Liam extended his hand. "Take mine. They're already here." When Allison's fingers intertwined with his, she felt an unexpected warmth spread through her palm. The mate bond? No, impossible—he couldn't sense her true nature with her sce