Liam and Dakota stood facing each other, their voices raised in anger.
Liam’s eyes narrowed. “Looks like Katie’s turned everything around, and now everyone’s bashing you, Dakota.”
Dakota’s face reddened with rage. “That manipulative little… She’s always been jealous of me.”
“You didn’t tell me you had already lost the baby. Why did you keep it from me?”
Dakota’s expression turned icy. “I was going to tell you, but you were busy trying to get Kati
back.”
His flashed with anger. “Stop playing games, Dakota. This is going to complicate things betwee
us.”
Her laughter was mocking. “You’re one to talk, William. Didn’t you kidnap Katie on her wedding day? That was a bold move. You’re not in a position to lecture me about games.”
Just then some other hot news started trending.
Liam’s eyes widened in horror as he stared at it.
Baby killer? Kidnapper?” he repeated, his voice shaking with rage.
Dakota’s expression was smug. “Looks like your secrets are out, Liam. You’re not perfect yo see.”
The news report continued to roll, revealing shocking evidence of Liam’s past misdeeds.
The records showed that he had sold his daughter to another pack as a slave in exchange for a are remedy for Dakota’s illness.
The public’s reaction was swift and merciless.
iam’s name was trending on social media, with everyone calling for his arrest and punishment.
The pictures of Ruby, his daughter, were everywhere, and the hashtag #JusticeForRuby wa:
Jorn.
Liam’s face was ashen as he realized the extent of the damage. “How did this happen?” he asked brokenly.
Dakota sighed. “Looks we are both in some mess. Yours bigger.”
Liam’s eyes widened in shock as he stared at the news on his phone. “How did this get out?” he demanded, his voice shaking with rage.
Dakota’s expression was smug. “Of course, it’s that funny little ex wife of yours who wanted to drag your name into the mud.”
Liam’s face turned red with anger. “What are we going to do now?” he growled.
Dakota shrugged. “There’s no controlling this once it’s out on the internet. It’s going to be hard to
take it down.”
Liam’s eyes narrowed. “We’ll try. I’ll call my team and have them locate the PR team to find out who posted it.”
Dakota’s voice was laced with skepticism. “It was posted under Alpha Lucian’s directive. With his power, it’ll be hard to take it down.”
“I’ll still try.” He quickly dialed a number and barked orders at his team.
As he was on the phone, his grandfather’s call came in. “Liam, I need you to come back to the mansion now,” he said, his voice firm.
Liam’s anger and frustration boiled over. “Grandfather, I’m dealing with a crisis here,” he said trying to keep his tone even.
“I know what you’re dealing with, Liam,” his grandfather replied. “But we need to discuss this in person. Come home now.”
He scrunched his face in anger, but he knew he had no choice. He ended the call and turned to Dakota. “I have to go.”
Dakota’s expression was unreadable. “Good luck, Liam. You’re going to need it.”
He turned to her sharply. “Even if you didn’t try to ruin my life, this would have happened anyway, he spat.
Dakota’s eyes flashed with defiance. “Why are you trying to shift the blame to me? Did I force you to kill your child for an antidote?”
“If this thing escalates further, you’ll be the one to pay.”
Dakota’s voice rose. “What happened to all the love you said you had for me? Now, because o your scandal, you’re turning against me?”
Liam’s expression turned cold. “I regret everything I did for you. Being with you was pointless. I’n not stopping until I find Katie’s forgiveness and fix this mess.”
As he stormed off to the pack, the elders and everyone gathered, their eyes fixed on him.
“What’s the problem?”
His grandfather stood tall, his face stern.
“Finally, you came back,” Grandpa Russell said, his voice dripping with anger. “Whats not th problem is that you’re trending everywhere for all the wrong reasons.”
Liam’s eyes dropped, but his grandfather continued. “I’ve asked who wants you voted out a alpha.”
The pack fell silent, and then, one by one, everyone raised their hands.
Liam’s heart sank as he realized his fate was sealed.
“You’re no longer Alpha. Your half–brother, Richard, will take your place.”
“How can you put me out of alpha?” he yelled.
His half–brother Richard’s expression was firm. “You don’t have the qualities of an alpha. You were warned, but you continued to put the pack in danger.”
“You’re just jealous!” he spat.
Richard’s voice was calm. “I’m not going to put the whole pack in jeopardy because of your selfish actions. You’re done, Liam.”
Liam’s anger erupted, and he started breaking things. Suddenly, a commotion outside caught
their attention.
