As I walked alongside Damien, lost in conversation, my foot slipped on a loose stone, and I stumbled. Before I could hit the ground, Damien's quick reflexes kicked in, and he reached out to steady me, preventing me from falling. Just as I let out a sigh of relief, the air suddenly grew tense, and a low growl pierced the calm surroundings.
My heart skipped a beat as I turned to see Aaron, his expression twisted with anger. He was striding towards us, his eyes locked onto Damien's hand on my arm.
"What the hell is going on here?" Aaron's voice was cold and furious, directed at Damien. "Get your hands off my mate!"
Damien's eyes widened, clearly taken aback by Aaron's sudden appearance and the intensity of his anger. He raised his hands defensively, trying to explain, "Alpha, I swear, I wa
