Chapter 44

Liam’s POV

“Master, you sent for me. What do you want me to do?" She said, her voice low but steady. It was obvious that she was trying to act strong.

"Maxine," I said firmly, meeting her gaze as she stood before me, "Why do you think that you can run away? Why do you choose to defy my warnings? Running away, defying my orders, it's not just about you. It will make everyone think that they can do whatever they like at any time.”

She nodded, her expression contrite. "I do, Alpha. I'm sorry. I just... I felt trapped. This place, this life wasn't what I planned for myself. I wanted more, I wanted a good man who would treat me well, and staying here wouldn't give me such a man and I wouldn't be comfortable. I don't want to be a slave anymore."

Her words were getting me angry, I was trying to hold myself not to pounce on her. I looked up and glared at her. “Do you know how much your father owned me? You were a repayment option and you dared want t