_Pandora's POV_
I slowly turned my head to see him standing a few feet away, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions—anger, hurt, and betrayal. His Alpha aura radiated a powerful energy that made the leaves rustle and the very ground beneath us tremble.
My heart sank as I realized the gravity of the situation. I had never seen Aaron like this, his wolf instincts and Alpha authority on full display. Damien, too, seemed to understand the severity of the moment as he took a step back, his expression a mixture of remorse and dread.
"Aaron," I began, my voice trembling, "I... it wasn't what it looked like. I didn't—"
Before I could finish my sentence, Aaron raised his hand, and with a commanding tone, he uttered, "Just shut up."
His words struck me like a physical blow, and I fell s
