Chapter 17: The Cost of Betrayal

Liam stood in the dimly lit room, his mind still replaying the conversation with Charles Weston. The threat was real, and though he wasn’t one to be intimidated easily, something about the way Charles had spoken sent a chill down his spine. It wasn’t just the words; it was the tone, the subtle promise of revenge.

Aria’s father had made it clear that he would do whatever it took to make Liam pay for holding his daughter accountable. But Liam wasn’t backing down. Not now. Not ever.

His phone buzzed, cutting through his thoughts. It was a message from Reese, reminding him of a...