Chapter 259

THIRD PERSON POV Memphis stood tall at the castle gates. His smile was slow and mocking. He didn’t flinch at the growls, the raised weapons, or the anger radiating from the group before him. Nothing seemed to faze him. “Well, well,” he said. “What a pitiful rescue party. Tell me, Liam, how does it feel to fail your mate?” Liam’s body went rigid. His wolf threatened to take over inside him with a furious snarl. “Say her name again,” he warned. Liam’s whole body shook with rage. “and I’ll tear your throat out.” But Memphis only smirked wider. He took a slow step forward. “You’ve all failed her. You especially, Liam. You think you can protect her? You can’t even protect yourself from the bond tearing you apart. Zane, the loyal Gamma… all bark, no bite. You couldn’t protect her either. None of you could. Only I can bring out what she truly is.” Zane’s jaw clenched. “Careful,” he warned, stepping up beside Liam. “Your mouth is writing checks your body can’t cash.” But Memphis wasn’t looking