Aria's POV
The training grounds were unusually crowded that morning.
Whispers followed me everywhere.
Conversations stopped when I passed.
Eyes lingered a little too long.
Normally, I would have ignored it.
Today, I couldn't.
Because I knew exactly what they were talking about.
Me.
Damien.
The fact that the Alpha King had been seen leaving my apartment.
Twice.
I tightened my grip on the training dagger in my hand.
People loved gossip.
Especially when it involved forbidden things.
And there was nothing more forbidden than the future Luna spending time with the Alpha.
The Alpha who happened to be her ex-mate's father.
"Try not to stab anyone."
I looked up.
Lucas was approaching with an amused smile.
I rolled my eyes.
"No promises."
His grin widened.
"That's the spirit.
