After days of being stuck in a cage, Liam was finally sane enough to be released from confinement. He hid the internal turmoil rocking his mind pretty well. He needed to because that was the only way he could find Nicole.
His determination didn’t do anything to erase the anguish, anger, and heartbreak he felt. He fought against the overwhelming rage, desperately seeking clarity amidst the chaos that consumed him.
His mind felt like it was engulfed in flames, the torment of not knowing where his mate Nicole was tearing him apart. As he entered the council meeting, he tried to compose himself, unwilling to succumb completely to the anger that threatened to consume him.
Liam took his seat at the head of the table, his expression a mask of controlled turmoil. The council members, sensing the weight of his emotions, exchanged concerned glances, aware of the immense burden he carried.
As soon as the meeting began, Liam’s eyes locked onto James, “Tell me what progress has been made in finding Nicole. I need to know that every resource has been exhausted.”
James met his gaze with a heavy sigh. He gritted his teeth as he spoke. “Alpha, we have searched tirelessly, but Nicole has vanished without a trace. It’s as if she vanished into thin air.”
The words struck Liam like a physical blow, the anguish within him intensifying. His wolf, primal and furious, clawed at the edges of his consciousness, urging him to succumb to the all-consuming rage.
“Alpha, I understand your pain,” Garrett spoke up suddenly, his voice calm yet tinged with sadness. “But losing control will not bring Nicole back. We must find a way to proceed, to honor her, and continue the fight.”