Aqua braced herself as she pushed open the guestroom door—and immediately regretted it. The room looked like a war zone. The mattress was flipped upside down. The TV dangled from its ripped‑out wall mount. Food, shattered dishes, and splintered furniture littered the floor in chaotic piles. Somehow, Aries had managed to make the room look worse than it had a few hours ago. Aries crouched on top of the dresser like a feral cat, eyes locked on the doorway. His shoulders eased only when Kieran stepped inside. “The super‑omega wolf is here,” Aries sneered, hopping down. Envy flickered in his gaze as he stared at Kieran. “What did you do?” Kieran whispered, stunned, stepping around a broken teacup. “Don’t be fooled, omega wolf. That Aquamarine woman works for my Uncle Remus. I know it.” A

