Chapter 189

Author's POV Liam refused to admit he'd upset her. He checked his watch, glancing upstairs before pacing the living room a few times. With slightly flushed cheeks, he finally headed up the stairs, pausing at her door to listen for movement inside. "What are you doing?" Allison asked, swinging the door open to find Liam standing there. His expression remained neutral as he looked into her eyes, noticing their slightly reddened rims. "Are you okay?" he asked, his voice carrying an unusual hint of concern. Allison hesitated, rubbing her eyes. "I just took a nap." She could feel her wolf stirring inside her, responding to his proximity despite her efforts to mask her alpha scent. Liam had thought he'd hurt her feelings, but this woman seemed to have the memory of a goldfish. Now she was acting like nothing had happened. He found himself oddly impressed by her resilience. "Were you crying earlier?" he asked cautiously. "Don't I have the right to cry? It makes me feel better afterward." Alli