Syliva marveled at the display of candies. She couldn’t wait to bring Dorian here. There were countless jars filled to the brim with sweets of different colors and fragrances.

“Do you want some candy?” Liam appeared by Syliva’s side. The alpha was friendlier than she had expected. Syliva was relieved. She had expected mistrusting and a piercing watchful gaze. Liam offered her a warm bright smile and an open hand instead.

“No,” Syliva shook her head. She blushed, feeling as if she had been caught doing something forbidden. “I was thinking of my nephew,” she admitted shyly. “We never had the chance to give him candy like this. It made...