Chapter 185

LIAM’S POV I pulled Ned off her and slammed him to a tree, tightening my hand around his throat. I wasn’t done. I wanted to rip him apart. I couldn’t stop the growl that ripped from my chest as I shoved him hard against the dirt, his back hitting the ground with a sickening thud. His lips trembled, and for the first time, I saw fear in his eyes—not fear of me as Alpha, but fear because he knew he had crossed a line that could never be undone. “How dare you?” My voice came out hoarse and deep. I was fighting myself not to unleash my wolf “You touched my mate.” “I—I didn’t mean to—” he stammered. “Don’t you dare lie to me!” I snarled, tightening my grip. “You knew what you were doing. You laid your hands on Natalie!” His mouth opened, then closed. He looked like he wanted to beg, but I was done listening. With my free hand, I mind-linked the warriors stationed near the training grounds. “Get to the forest now. Bring wolfsbane and silver cuffs. I want Ned thrown into the dungeon immediate