Aria’s/Lysara's POV

He’d told me yesterday. “Don't be first to come out, Lysara, and don't also be the last, and importantly, don't be the one to come in if I end up enraged.” He had warned me while I ran my fingers on his chest.

So when he screamed next now. I knew I had to stay back. Right now, he was pissed at Sarya’s mention of his mate; someone had to cool off that rage before I could dare step in. Else, I would only suffer the consequence of a rage I didn't cause.

I looked ...