Chapter 12

• I got into the back seat of Liam’s car, a recent-model silver sedan. As they talked about the dinner and the performance, I listened attentively to their conversation. It seemed that the Alpha and his heir had recently returned from yet another clash at the shadowed borders. Annie’s father was one of the border guards and was away most of the time, so she was especially excited to see him, even if only for a few days. The dinner was meant to celebrate this moment of peace with family and close friends.
• "We’re here!" Liam announced, parking in front of a large two-story house with a sprawling garden. The house sat on elevated ground, with the first floor slightly above street level and a driveway that appeared to lead down to an underground garage. Its location was relatively close to where Nicolas lived, which made perfect sense—after all, his father was the clan’s Beta.
• "Let’s go to the kitchen first. I want to introduce you to my mom." Annie grabbed my arm while Liam unloaded the sound equipment from the car.