Chapter 82

He understood her trauma or at least tried to and he longed to hold her, to tell her that she was safe now, but every time he approached her, she shied away, fear flickering in her eyes. It hurt him to see her so scared of him. He wanted to reach out to her, but he didn't know how to make her feel comfortable around him again. Liam knew that Nicole needed space and time to heal, but he couldn't help feeling angry and frustrated. His wolf was restless and on the edge, growling at the slightest provocation. He had never been so disconcerted in his life. He felt helpless and powerless to fix the situation. Nothing seemed to be working, and with each passing moment, the angrier he became. Liam tried to throw himself into his duties as alpha. He attended pack meetings, trained with his warriors, and went on patrols. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't shake the thoughts of Nicole. Every time he closed his eyes, he saw her face, her smile, her eyes that used to shine with happiness