Chapter 57. No Way Out

Ainsley

“Wait,” I choke out right as Liam’s growl rips through the quiet night.

If he were in his wolf form, his hackles would be raised to the high heavens with his lips pulled back to show off those sharp canines and everything.

The scent of a shifter fills my nose, along with my brain recognizing it instantly.

My arms loop around Liam’s waist as I dig my heels into the pavement when he tries to move forward, a clawed hand outstretched in order to slash at the figure.

“Don’t!” I say. “It’s Tristan!”

Liam freezes.

“Sorry, I… I tracked you. Sorry,” Tristan stutters.

Liam remains tense, though he doesn’t move any further. “Tristan… as in your friend from Redmoon?”

I nod quickly, getting him to look down at me and rip his attention off of Tristan before his protective instincts are triggered. Even if it’s been two days since our last attack, Liam’s emotional state has me nervous, especially after he just dealt with my