Aria's POV
Claudia collapsed onto the floor, coughing violently while clutching her neck.
The room erupted into chaos.
"Someone call a doctor!"
"Miss Stone is injured!"
"Cameras! Keep filming!"
Damon didn't spare Claudia another glance. Instead, his gaze remained fixed on me. His eyes carried exhaustion, relief, and something dangerously close to desperation.
He looked at the security team. "Take Ms. Stone to the medical room."
Claudia immediately protested between coughs. "Alpha Damon... she attacked me..."
"I gave an order." His voice became colder. "Take her."
The guards hesitated only briefly before helping Claudia to her feet. She looked at Damon in disbelief, then at me. Hatred burned in her eyes.
As she was escorted away, I folded my arms across my chest. "So this is how
