day?"
"Something about how Kai finally found a girl that was worthwhile." Liam's voice grew growly. "And he asked me what I knew about you."
"So he didn't tell you about a pendant?" I was scared that he was going to lie, but I needed to know if he completed the bond last night for the same reason that Kai's father wanted him to be with me.
"A pendant?" His brows furrowed, and he shook his head. "Why would he tell me about a piece of jewelry?"
The fact that he didn't smell like rotten eggs told me he wasn’t lying. He had no clue. He was sincere last night. "His father was an asshole to me until he saw my necklace."
Liam's eyes went straight to my neck. "You aren't wearing one."
"No shit. Kai told me to take it off."
"That better be the only thing he said to take off." Liam turned growly again.
"Really? I don't have time to mess with this." I hit CALL on my cell phone.
"Mia?" Max's voice was riddled with anxiety. "Where are you?"
"I'm..." Yeah, there was no way to make it where he wouldn't freak out.
"Let me take you, please." Liam touched my hand. "I'll stop being a moron."
"Really?" That was kind of hard to believe at this point. He'd been acting like a douche since the first night I met him.
"Yes, I promise."
"Mia? Are you there?" Max's voice sounded like it was on alert.
"Yeah, sorry. Look, there's something weird going on, and I'm heading back home. I wanted to let you know so you don't worry." This was something between Mom and me.
"Do you need a ride there?" It sounded like he was sitting up.
"No. Liam is going to take me." I glanced at him as his body sagged in relief.
"Are you sure that's a great idea? He was a dick last night. I was really worried when you left." Max's voice was strained, revealing his displeasure. "Bree texted me. Telling me you made it home was the only thing that brought me any comfort."
Oh, shit. She and I would be having a talk when I got back there. "No, it's fine. He's my mate, Max."
Liam’s large hand slipped around my naked waist, pulling me against him.
"Well, I don't know what the hell fate was smoking when it put you two together. You deserve so much better than him." Max's words were loud with conviction.
He's got a point there. Liam's lips brushed my cheek. Too bad you're stuck with me now.
I couldn't stop the huge-ass grin from spreading across my face. I really liked the sound of that. “Fate disagrees. Look, I was just worried about my brother. I wanted to talk to you and make sure you were okay."
"Yeah, I'm fine. I'd come over, but our coach demanded everyone to a mandatory practice after Wolf Moon kicked our collective asses, so I'm stuck here." He yawned. "But if he throws you out of the car or tries to kill Dad for hugging you, call me. I don't care who the hell he is; he doesn't hurt my family."
"I love you." He was my rock and was always there for every one of my wins and losses. There wasn't another brother better in this world than him.
"Love you too." A door opened and then shut. "I gotta go, but be careful." He hung up the phone.
"Are you two always like that with one another?" Liam's forehead creased. "You'd think you'd be at each other's throats, especially him knowing how much stronger you are."
"That's not how our family works." That made Mom pop back in my head. "Are you ready to go?"
"I guess it's time for me to meet my in-laws."
We both quickly dressed and headed to the door. "Let's go."
When we pulled into my parents' driveway, I felt like everything had become a little bizarre when I thought about much I'd changed since I left here. Before leaving, I was unsure and nervous about going to Wolf Moon. Now, I was determined to succeed, come hell or high water, and with my new mate by my side.
"This is your place?" He glanced around and looked at our neighborhood. "It's, uh... quaint.'’
"That's what insanely wealthy people call it." It was a normal run of the mill, middle-class neighborhood. Our house was a two-story with a nice back yard. Our whole pack made up the entire subdivision. Across the street was a large section of woods we all ran through. I headed up to the light blue door on our