Chapter 101. I’m Not Yours

On instinct, I leaned into the solidity of Daniel’s wolf. He growled a warning at Liam as my anxiety prickled.

Skyler jumped back in to ease the tension. “No—just taking blood for healing doesn’t turn someone into a vampire. Elizabeth was too far gone for any other choice.”

Liam looked uncertain but nodded slowly. He studied Grant at my side, then murmured, “Is this…Grant?”

Grant glanced at me, eyebrow raised, as though checking what I’d said about him. I ignored him and told Liam, “Yes.”

For a moment, Liam’s usual smirk flickered back. He nodded in Grant’s direction. “Not bad.”

Embarrassment flared hot in me. Grant, however, seemed entirely unfazed—indeed, he looked amused.

Liam’s expression darkened as he turned back to Marku. I understood the caution in his eyes. In