apter 40
“I’ll have Celia drive you back”
cently
yremoved Seraphina’s hand from his arm and walked away with deterindred striden
Watching Kane leave her behind to follow Aria, Seraphins clenched the bracelet in her hand until her knuckles want white, her eyes fed with malicious huy
Damn Aria
Who did she think she was, trying to compete with her for Kane’s attention?!
She pulled out her phone and walked to a private corner, quickly dialing a number with harely controlled rage.
Aria walked to the parking garage, not expecting Rowan to follow her with obvious concern.
She turned around, somewhat surprised “Rowan?
Rowan stopped in front of her and shrugged his shoulders. “I believe you. Aria. You’re not that kind of person.”
She hesitated for a moment, touched by his unwavering support. “Why do you believe me?”
“I trust Prof. Morrison’s judgment,” Rowan said, crossing his arms. “Kenneth never misjudges character, and neither do L especially when it comes to identifying woman with questionable intentions.”
Rowan had encountered countless female admirers, even earning the nickname “friend of women in his circle. He had seen all kinds of manipulation tactics, and those who tried to deceive him usually ended up exposing themselves completely.
Aria was successfully amused. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome, Aria,” Rowan said, moving closer with genuine concern. “Do you need any help dealing
with the
this situation?”
Aria looked up and met his sincere gaze.
Suddenly, the man who appeared not far behind them had a distinctly cold tone as he interrupted.
“Is Dr. Sterling interested in her?”
Aria knew who it was without looking, but she didn’t want to turn around and face Kane again.
Seraphina had orchestrated this humiliation, and while that was painful enough, the most devastating blow had come from Kane himself–his complete lack of faith in her.
Rowan glanced at Kane with a slight smirk. “Alpha Ravencrest, how could you abandon your mate like that? Could it be that your relationship isn’t as official as it appears?”
Kane ignored Rowan’s sentences and stopped directly in front of them, grabbing Aria’s arm possessively. “Ipeed to talk to her.”
“About your mate’s accusations?” Ruwan asked pointedly
“Nothing to do with Mr. Steward.” Kane’s voice carried clear warning.
“Her affairs.of course, have to do with me.
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