" You have got competition," Archer said with a smirk.

" What do you mean?" asked Chris.

" I thought you were Liam's only love, but that's no longer the case," said Archer. He observed the change in Chris's expression and aggravated him even more. " He seems to be taken by his mate. It's true nobody can fight the pull of a mate bond."

"No," said Chris, a bit offended. " Liam was just concerned about Adele."

" Are you trying to convince me or yourself?" asked Archer.

Chris clenched his fist in anger, and Archer continued, " You look jealous."

" I am not jealous, " Chris said...