LYALL
My eyes flashed with fury as they landed on the bruises on Aria's neck. She picked up her shawl and tried to cover up her neck but I snatched it away with a growl as my eyes lingered on the angry red marks on her skin.
My hands automatically balled into fists. Who dared lay their hands on her? On my mate?
“Who did this to you?” I repeated, louder this time as a snarl escaped my lips. Aria avoided my gaze and the action did nothing to soothe my bubbling anger.
“No-no one.” She answered with a slight tremor and I hissed under my breath. She tried to scamper away from my grasp but I held her in place. I hated the fact that she was lying about this and I didn't plan to let her off until she told the truth.
“Then how do you explain this?” I gently cupped her neck despite my simmerin
