Chapter 134

Nicole's blood turned cold. Suddenly, Maya's words began to make sense. "So Nicole, you see why Rose is mad. I wouldn't blame her. Or any female. They were all gunning to be Luna. Rose, in particular, thought she was his favorite, and she believed she would become Luna. And now rumor has it that you're his mate?" Nicole's lips pressed together. Her wolf was angry at the way Asha addressed her. Its newfound dominance, which it drew from Liam, made It want to challenge Asha into submission, but Nicole knew the importance of looking weak. Something about Asha was unsettling. There was so much bitterness in her voice as she spoke. "You know what I think? I think Alpha Liam is using you. And that's smart. He knows he can never have a mate, and he's collaborating with you as the witch bane. It's a good move." Nicole swallowed. "And he's acting so well, too. Do you know? Pretending to be head over heels. He has an amazing mind, Alpha Liam. You know how I know that all this is a sham, Nicole?"