Late at night, Alpha Aaron returned to his room, yet tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
Serena approached him and tenderly slipped her arm through his.
"Aaron, we ought to retire for the night. I suspect Evelyn has found herself in another's bed and won't be returning for some time!"
A smug smile played upon her lips.
To Alpha Aaron, however, that smile was unbearably glaring.
"What gives you the right to spout such nonsense here?" he demanded, his face darkening.
Serena faltered, her voice tinged with awkwardness. "I... I was merely suggesting you return to your quarters..."
"I asked why you're spouting nonsense here!" Alpha Aaron's expression darkened completely, his voice thick with suppressed fury.
Serena flinched, tears welling instantly as she began to sob softly.
