I recalled Ella storming into my office unannounced. She had been more righteous than I’d ever seen her, and she had told me exactly what Liam just did. It had been the day she had asked for a divorce… And I hadn’t believed her. At the time, I thought she was lying, that she just wanted attention because she was unhappy in our marriage. I had never heard of such a disease, so how could it be real? Goddess, what a bloody f*****g fool I was! “Alexander, snap out of it.” Liam’s voice was sharp as he stormed up to me, ripping me out of my thoughts. “The doctor said she’ll die. Your mate will die. My friend will die. Alexander, if you don’t do something, I’ll f*****g kill you.” As he spoke, his fangs flashed, eyes glowing a dangerous hue. My own wolf bristled in response. Th