Chapter 206

Allison's POV "Who the hell gave you the right to make decisions for me? Who gave you the right to quit my job? That's MY work. I NEED that work." The words burst from my lips as rage coursed through my veins. I could feel my inner wolf stirring, threatening to reveal itself despite the suppressants I took to mask my alpha scent. Liam's ice-cold eyes locked onto mine. His powerful alpha presence filled the room like a physical force, making the air heavy around us. "Allison," he said, his voice dangerously low. "You'd better honor our agreement. The consequences will be severe if you don't. You brought a stranger into our home today. That's a direct challenge to me." I stood my ground despite the overwhelming alpha pheromones he was unconsciously releasing. Most would cower, but I fought against the instinct. "He's an old friend coming to visit me. I couldn't just leave him on the doorstep—that would be incredibly rude." "You're constantly pushing my boundaries, Allison." His voice car