Author's pov
When Alpha Damien saw Aria standing beside Ethan, something shifted within him.
He suddenly realized that Aria had gotten deeper into his heart than he wanted to admit.
Memories of those passionate nights at West Cottage flashed through Alpha Damien's mind, sharp and vivid.
Those nights should have been his alone.
No. He would never allow them to marry.
Even if Ethan gave up every penny of the Rothwell fortune, Alpha Damien wouldn't permit it.
How could his fate mate marry his half-brother?
The very thought made his wolf Orion rage in fury.
He would talk to Ethan privately later.
For now, pushing too hard would only drive them away.
With this plan in mind, Alpha Damien left Ethan's home, the scent of Aria's presence still burning in his nostr
