Chapter 185

Allison's POV "Allison, you look absolutely stunning today," Nicole grasped Allison's hand, examining her from head to toe with appreciative eyes. "What made you change your style? Your hair's shorter too." Allison brushed her hand through her freshly cut hair, feeling slightly self-conscious under the scrutiny. "There were... special reasons for changing my appearance." She was careful not to reveal that she'd been deliberately altering her scent markers along with her look—all part of her plan to observe pack dynamics without the influence of her alpha status. Nicole leaned in closer, her voice dropping to a whisper. "I saw you arriving with Liam. Is there something *special* happening between you two?" Her eyebrows waggled suggestively. "We just happened to meet at the entrance," Allison quickly clarified, alarmed at the misunderstanding. If rumors spread about her and the company CEO, it would complicate everything—especially since her wolf had been reacting strangely whenever he w