The words hit their mark. I see the flash of hurt in Aaron's eyes before anger replaces it.
Good, he should be angry too. He should know what it feels when one's mate disregards your feelings.
"You think I wanted to undermine you?" He takes a step closer and the bond intensifies, making it harder to think clearly.
“You think I enjoyed watching Sera snap at you? I was trying to establish authority, Penelope.
The pack just watched me take down their Alpha. They're confused and uncertain, looking for leadership. I couldn't afford to look weak or indecisive." Aaron explains.
"So you made me look weak instead." I scoff. What a good and righteous way to justify himself.
"No…" Aaron runs a hand through his hair in frustration. "That's not what I was trying to do." He tries to explain.
"We
