Chapter 184

Allison's POV "Have you ever been in love?" I asked, watching Liam's expression carefully. Liam considered my question, his amber eyes reflecting nothing but cool detachment. "After seeing so many hysterical mates driven by nothing but hormones, I find the whole concept tedious. A complete waste of time." Typical cold-blooded alpha. I mentally kicked myself for even asking someone like Liam about love. How could a man like him possibly understand the beauty of genuine connection? While other alphas searched tirelessly for their fated mates, Liam seemed completely immune to the pull. His eyes narrowed as he studied me, a hint of suspicion in his gaze. "Why are you asking me this? I hope you realize I'm not going to fall for you, Allison." I nearly choked. "Being loved by someone like you would be my worst nightmare," I shot back, careful to suppress my natural alpha scent. As far as Liam knew, I was just another female wolf in his territory—not the powerful alpha I truly was. "I need to