A trace of embarrassment flashed across Vanessa's perfect features before she quickly recovered. Then, her calculated gaze fell on me, feigning surprise as if she'd just noticed my presence.
"This is...?" she asked, though the slight narrowing of her eyes told me she knew exactly who I was.
Almost instantly, I recognized the look in her eyes. This she-wolf was in love with Dominic. The realization wasn't surprising – a powerful, wealthy, attractive Alpha like him probably had admirers throughout the Northern Territory. But the poor thing had clearly never had her feelings reciprocated, judging by Dominic's cold response.
"Hello, my name is Aria Summers," I offered with a polite smile.
"Aria Summers?" Vanessa frowned slightly, immediately turning to Eva with an exaggerated puzzled e
