Chapter 47

"He’s being sent to another pack. And based on the order—forever."

I looked up quickly. Liam stood in the doorway of my room in the residence, wearing that smug look, like he knew every secret in the world and found them all amusing.

"Who?" My voice sounded drier than I planned.

"Owen." Liam leaned against the doorframe, flicking away some imaginary lint like he was just talking about the weather, not someone’s whole life-changing.

"For what?" I asked, my voice coming out even drier than I meant.

"Officially? Insubordination," Liam said, glancing at his nails. "But really..." He waited until I looked at him. "It’s you, Emily. You’re the real reason."

His words hung in the air, cold and honest.

I looked down at my hands.

"You have until lunch to say goodbye," Liam said, walking into my room. "It’s cozier now. Mother always knew how to decorate."

I frowned and glanced around. "I thought this was just a g