He didn't say Damian's name. He didn't have to.
His gaze flicked over her, sharp and assessing. "You've got both scents on you. Leonel's and his. And not just traces. It's like they've both…" He trailed off, jaw tightening. "Aria. What did you do?"
She crossed her arms, defensive. "I didn't do anything. They're the ones marking territory like I'm some damn flagpole."
Kaelen exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair. "You can't play with fire and act surprised when you get burned. Damian isn't just some rival Alpha. He's dangerous. And Leonel…" He hesitated. "Leonel doesn't share. Ever." Even if you are beta here, these heavy pheromones can affect you
"I'm not his to share," she snapped.
But Kaelen just looked at her, really looked, and for the first time, she saw it he suspected something. Not the full truth, maybe. But enough to know she wasn't telling him everything.
