Aria's POV “Oh yes of course, Aria,” Alpha Maxwell released a forced laugh. He didn't care what my name was. “So, I know you don't know what you were called here for, so I'll go straight to the point.” Whatever it was, wasn't going to favour me, I just knew it. “My son has asked for a birthday present, and I want to grant it as it is quite simple.” Simple for who? I thought to myself in concern. “Anna, my son, the alpha-to-be of this pack, told me that the two of you were lovers before he found his mate. So he has requested for you to be his consort,” Alpha Maxwell declared. My mouth gaped open in shock. What the hell? I thought to myself. Liam was lying that we were lovers, not mates. I turned to Liam in disbelief. He was smiling at me with happiness. “Consort? Liam, you have a ma