Chapter 187

Author's POV Liam flipped through the magazine, finally closing it with elegant precision. His words, however, carried a mocking edge. "Allison, don't tell me you're trying to attract that man." Allison froze at Liam's accusation. "What are you talking about?" Liam arched an eyebrow, his dominant alpha energy filling the room. "You seemed terrified of him discovering our relationship." This was her former crush and now her direct superior. Allison felt wrongfully accused. "You're the one who insisted nobody should know we're married. Under those circumstances, what choice did I have?" Liam's cold laugh sent a shiver down her spine. "We were standing together talking. Anyone would assume we knew each other. Your attempt to pretend we were strangers only invites suspicion." His voice dropped to a dangerous growl. "You shouldn't have been so eager to distance yourself from me." She felt her wolf stir uneasily within her. He was right, and Allison felt a pang of regret. In her rush to deny