I Ran From My Psycho Step-brother Straight Into The Alpha's Lap novel Chapter 144

**When Night Grows Softer Hope Returns To Lead Us by Asa Rowan Finn Chapter 144**

“Hey there!” Emma greeted warmly as she approached Talya, wrapping her arms around her in a comforting embrace. Madison quickly followed suit, adding her own hug to the mix.

“What brings you two here?” Talya inquired, her curiosity piqued.

“Are you gearing up for fight night with Liam?” Emma asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Talya nodded, her heart fluttering at the thought. “Yeah, he just filled me in on the details.”

Emma’s brow furrowed slightly as she scrutinized Talya’s outfit. “Is that really what you’re planning to wear?”

Talya glanced down at herself, a frown creasing her forehead. “I asked Liam if this was okay, and he assured me it was fine. Is it really not?”

Madison exchanged a knowing look with Emma, a silent conversation passing between them. “Not at all, girl,” Madison declared with a hint of urgency in her voice. “We need to get you ready, or you’ll get chewed up and spit out tonight.”

Talya’s confusion deepened. “I don’t understand.”

“Listen, Talya,” Madison began, her tone serious yet encouraging. “You’re the mate of the Beta. He’s the most sought-after guy in the pack now that Garrett is married off. Every woman here has their eyes on Liam. This is your first night meeting the pack, and you need to dress the part. You want everyone to know he’s yours and that they can’t mess with you.” Her fierce determination was palpable.

“Yeah, trust me on this,” Emma chimed in, a frown crossing her face. “My first fight night was a disaster.”

“What happened?” Talya asked, intrigued.

“Well, let’s just say there were these two wicked girls trying to steal Garrett away from me,” Emma recounted, her expression darkening momentarily.

“That sounds awful,” Talya replied, her sympathy evident.

“Yeah, but I showed them who was boss,” Emma said, her grin returning as she recalled the moment.

Now fully engaged, Talya leaned in, eager for more details. “What did you do?”

“I fought Garrett,” Emma shrugged nonchalantly, her eyes glinting with mischief.

Talya’s jaw dropped in shock, while Madison and Emma burst into laughter. “Do I have to fight Garrett?” Talya asked, half-jokingly.

“Absolutely not,” came Liam’s voice from behind her, making her jump slightly. “Leave my girl alone,” he said, directing his words toward Emma and Madison.

“We’re just getting her ready for tonight,” Emma replied, her tone light yet determined.

Liam frowned, clearly not pleased. “I told her she looked fine in that.”

“Yeah, well, we don’t want ‘fine’ tonight, Liam,” Madison countered, her voice firm. Liam’s frown deepened, but Emma and Madison brushed it off. He stepped closer to Talya, lifting her effortlessly into his arms.

Madison grabbed a bag, and Emma followed closely behind as Liam carried Talya to her bedroom. He gently set her down on the bed, his expression softening. “I can send them away if you want,” he offered quietly, his eyes searching hers.

“No, you can’t,” Madison insisted, her tone leaving no room for debate. “Now shoo.” With a lingering glance at Talya, Liam exited the room.

“Okay, first things first,” Emma announced, her eyes scanning Talya’s wardrobe. “We need to figure out what she can wear that accommodates that leg cast.”

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