ARIA'S POINT OF VIEW As we entered the spacious living room, the atmosphere shifted subtly. Tyler and Lucas, both seated in different corners of the room, acknowledged Alpha Demion's presence with a respectful bow of their heads. Their gazes briefly met mine, and I couldn't help but notice the lingering tension between us. Lucas, even the mischievous one, couldn't resist flashing a smug smirk in my direction. His blue eyes sparkled with a hint of mischief, a silent challenge that he seemed to revel in. I held his gaze, my own eyes narrowing in response. The memory of his slap on my cheek still stung, a constant reminder of our tumultuous past. "Go get cleaned up." Alpha Demion's commanding voice broke the silence. I nodded, acknowledging his order, and turned to make my way upstairs.

