"You treacherous wretch! If you dare to sabotage my plans, I'll ensure your demise is nothing short of agony," Liam bellowed, his voice reverberating as he tightened his grip around Penelope's neck.

Penelope's eyes bulged in shock. "Liam, snap out of it! This is about you becoming alpha of the Crescent Moon pack once William is gone. Let's act now," she choked out, fighting to break free from Liam's suffocating hold. However, her pleas only seemed to fuel his anger, causing him to tighten his grip even further.

"You filthy soul, have you allied yourself with our enemies to eradicate the werewolf scourge from the earth?" Liam's voice dripped with...