Liya's POV
I narrowed my eyes at the Alpha, every nerve in my body pricking at the mention of my mother. What he was implying was obvious, but I refused to believe he would even propose such a thing.
"I don't understand what you mean by my mother remaining here," I said, barely able to curb the rage that threatened to explode.
He did not look fazed one bit. "If I am going to make this deal with you, there needs to be some kind of collateral."
"Don't you dare refer to my mother as collateral! I already gave you my word that I will assist Connor in whatever scheme you are planning. What I will not allow is you using my mother as some kind of hostage. In case you hadn't noticed, she has suffered enough already!"
The Alpha did not look very pleased at my outburst. He narrowed his eyes at
