Chapter 99

Maxine’s POV

To them, I had abandoned my pack and joined Liam's. It was better for them to think that way than for them to know the real story. My father would not tolerate an embarrassment. After all, he was the Beta.

Everywhere grew silent as all the lights suddenly turned off. I realized with a slight panic that Liam was no longer by my side. When the lights came on, he was suddenly on the raised platform at the center. But he wasn't alone.

He was holding someone bound in ropes. It looked like a man. His face was covered up with black clothing.

I frowned. What was happening? Was this what he meant when he talked about a show?

"Attention, attention. As some of you heard, I was attacked by rogue wolves and severely injured to the point that many of you thought I was dead." He said, letting the words sink in.

"Here I am to show you that I, Alpha Liam, still live." He announced. "And I am here to catch the culprit." Murmurs rose fr