Chapter 276

LIAM’S POV My claws ripped through the iron lock like it was paper. Rage burned through me, giving me strength I didn’t know I had. The metal had no choice but to break. Its hinges twisted, and then the entire door collapsed to the floor. “Natalie,” I whispered. She got up and walked forward slowly, like it hurt to walk. Her eyes were wide. Her body trembled and then - goddess help me - she fell into my arms. My entire body shook with relief as I caught her. Her scent filled my lungs. The smell of it was familiar and achingly sweet. Taking in her scent felt like breathing life after drowning for years. I had missed her so much. I crushed her against my chest, burying my face in her hair. My arms tightened around her as if letting go would mean losing her again. “You came,” she whispered. Her voice broke as she spoke. The sound shattered me. My wolf howled inside, clawing to take control, to scoop her up and run far, far away from this cursed place. She had been through so much. “I’ll a