Ethan stood in front of them, His expression was unreadable, but his eyes lingered on Arielle, steady and unreadable.

For a moment, silence stretched between them, broken only by the rustle of the wind.

Then his voice came, low and calm.

“Drusilla,” he said, not taking his eyes off Arielle, “that’s enough for today. Take Lady Arielle to her chambers. She needs to rest.”

Drusilla bowed quickly. “Y–Yes, Alpha.”

Arielle hesitated, her heart thudding in her chest, wanting to speak ...