Chapter 214

Author's POV The security guards escorted Jacob and Megan out of the establishment, both looking utterly humiliated. In the corridor of the private club, Allison's cheeks burned crimson as she extracted herself from Liam's embrace. Her wolf senses were on high alert, his masculine scent overwhelming her carefully constructed defenses. "What are you doing here?" she asked, trying to steady her voice while desperately working to maintain her scent-masking that hid her Alpha status. Liam's eyes were cold as ice as they swept over her, finally noticing the elegant necklace adorning her throat. It was certainly not something someone on Allison's salary could afford. His inner wolf bristled with possessiveness. "Where did you get that?" His voice was dangerously low, sending involuntary shivers down her spine. Allison touched the necklace self-consciously. "Henry lent it to me, along with this dress." Her fingers smoothed over the silky fabric. "I'll return everything after the event." She q