She hesitated for a inoment before choosing not to reply
Kane called immediately after..
Seeing the word “Mate” still displayed on her screen brought her a moment of confusion.
Kane had never initiated contact with her before,
Tut lately, he had not only started mind link her but also calling directly?
Aria reluctantly answered the phone, her tone carefully distant. “Alpha Ravencrest, do you need something?”
The sound of a lighter clicking came through the phone–he seemed to be smoking. His voice was low and slightly lazy. “Did you not receive the mindlink asking you to come to the parking garage?”
“With Ms. Cross around, you can just ask her for whatever you need,” Aria replied, preparing to end the call.
Kane chuckled darkly. “Have you gotten bold now that you have Alpha Sterling as backup?”
She frowned. “What do you mean?”
1 meaning.” “Kane said, leaning against his car, casually playing with a metal lighter. “My patience has limits.”
“The literal n
Aria didn’t say another word and hung up the phone.
She walked into the underground parking garage and immediately saw Kane’s handsome face.
Consistent perfection, flawlessly handsome.
She used to love that face so much.
Now that face no longer held the slightest allure.
She stopped in front of Kane, composed her expression, and asked directly, “Did you withdraw Charlie’s defense attorney? Why?”
Kane ground out his cigarette under bis foot and lifted his amber eyes
hers. “I told you not to cause problems for Seraphina.”
Aria’s heart remained as still as stagnant water.
The answer was exactly what she had anticipated.
She just hadn’t expected…
“You promised me something, but just because of Seraphina, you’re going back on your word? Besides, I never actively pr she who came after me!”
her–it was always
“Let’s not discuss her right now.” His eyes darkened slightly, and he paused for half a second before continuing. “Stay away from Alpha Sterling. The Ravencrest Park’s Luna cannot tolerate any scandals.”
This statement was like glass shards piercing directly into her heart.
What he cared about, beyond the Ravencred Pack’s reputation, was also protecting Seraphina’s position and image.
And she, on the other hand, could only be asked to follow his “rules“.
Her throat tightened, and she laughed bitterly.
