"A banquet for a grand celebration?" Annalise's brows furrowed. "Grand celebration for what? Aren't you supposed to be busy?"

They were amidst war. That was the reason Annalise wanted to convince Liam. So, she could be released from Liam's orders to keep her inside the lair, and go back to what she was doing. To practice. To continue with her progress.

"Annalise, I called a physician to check you up when you were sleeping." The Alpha caressed her back, looking down at her with honest affection. "I learned the reason why you were unwell."

"Isn't that fatigue? I overdid the training."

"That's one thing. But the symptoms showed something else."...