Zane “Alpha,” Tiana’s voice rang out. “It’s not okay to say ridiculous things like that.” “Ridiculous,” I repeated. “Is it?” Her jaw tightened, but I noticed the way her hands trembled slightly at her sides. “Yes. You’re trying to twist something that doesn’t exist into—” “Into what?” I stepped closer. “Into evidence that you’re hiding something from me?” “I’m not hiding anything.” “Then answer the question.” My voice dropped lower. “Do you have any feelings for my nephew, Kaius?” “No.” The word came out too fast, and she immediately looked away, fixing her gaze on the floor. There it was. “You can’t even look at me when you say it.” Her eyes snapped back to mine, but there was fear behind the defiance now. “Because you’re…” She stopped, swallowing hard. “Because this isn’t fair.

