Liam's POV "Why the f*ck are you here?" I sneered through gritted teeth when I found Nerina in the gardens, unconcerned about all the sh*t that was going on around her. The council found her and brought her here. I wonder if her parents know where she was. I c****d my head to the side, observing her as her eyes widened, recognizing me. She took a step closer, and quickly reconciled herself, as she c****d her perfect eyebrows at me... My heart was already pounding uncontrollably in my throat, seeing her this close to me. She was doing things to me without even saying a single word or touching me... Douglas howled in my head, welcoming his precious mate. "Hello to you too, Liam," her angelic voice greeted my outburst with a hint of bitterness. She moved her gaze to my feet, and for