Dominic studied him for a long moment, his expression unreadable.
"Good," he said, a hint of pride in his voice. "But don't let this quest consume you, son. This is not just about revenge. This is about justice. And about protecting our pack. You’re allowed to show how hurt you are. You’re allowed to feel betrayed. That does not make you weak. It only makes you human."
Liam looked at him, surprised by his father's words.
"But you said—"
"I know what I said," Dominic cut him off. "But I’ve come to realize that you loved this girl. Watching her stab your father was the biggest betrayal you could have ever witnessed. You're hurting, and it's okay to admit it. It's okay to grieve for the girl you thought you knew. But you must not let that grief cloud your judgment. You must use it to fuel
