TRISTAN’S POV~~ “What if it was Delta Elowen that had planned the whole thing to frame Lily?” Callista shot me a dagger look, like she was about to unleash a pack of howling wolves on me. “Babe, why that look?” My voice was subtle, like a gentle breeze, barely audible but carrying a hint of sadness. “I asked you a question, and you answered back with a question? Who does that, huh?” Her voice cuts through the air with a mix of irritation and frustration. “But I was just trying to protect you, babe.” “You don’t hurt other people to prove your love for someone else. It’s not done.” I could practically feel the intensity of her gaze boring deeply into the core of my being. “I have to protect you!” My voice raised a bit more than earlier. “I didn’t ask for your protection!” She sco

