LYRA'S POV I stopped on my track and my heart skipped a beat, eavesdropping on their conversation. "Very rich of you to believe I give a darn about you," Jasper said in a taunting tone. "Just to be clear, anything I did or didn't do is none of your business." "And if by any chance my actions stained your perfectly good reputation, I assure you, it wasn't intended. Just an added benefit." "What's going on?" I was startled by Rowan who stood a few meters from me with a confused look on his face. "Oh! Nothing!" I forced a smile on my face. "I was looking for you! I have something to discuss with you." I rambled, hoping to distract him from the faceoff between Jasper and his father. "Can't it wait? I need to speak to Alpha Reno." Rowan said, and reached for the front door. I dragged

