Chapter 179

Instead of the warmth and recognition Liam was expecting, he was met with a cold and distant gaze from Nicole, as if she couldn't recognize him. It felt as though his heart shattered into a thousand pieces, the pain searing through his entire being. "Charlene?" The Alpha of Silverwood repeated. "Are you Nicole?" Nicole's eyes widened, She looked from him back to Liam and to Liam's entourage. Liam could see it in her eyes. She recognized her name. It was as if she was hiding something. It was certain that she was. Determined to understand what had happened, he demanded to speak with his mate alone, away from prying eyes and distractions. As they found themselves behind closed doors, the tension in the room was palpable. Nicole trembled, her face etched with fear and confusion. She fell to her knees before Liam, her voice quivering "I'm sorry, Alpha. I'm sorry. I never intended to do it. I don't know what came over me. I don't know why I killed her." Liam's breath caught in his throat as