The Third Person's POV
The triumphant smirk froze solid on Kierra's face. Panic flared in her eyes as the faint, familiar scent of burnt pine drifted from the doorway.
She stared at Julian, wondering how long he had been standing there.
Her gaze snapped to Aria, horror melting into sharp realization.
Aria had set her up!
Kierra's wolf whimpered inside her, tucking its tail between its legs at the sudden exposure. But within a fraction of a second, Kierra swallowed her panic. Her eyes welled with big, fat tears, her expression shifting instantly.
Brenda couldn't suppress a gleeful sneer.
"Alpha Julian, isn't it obvious? She's been bullying your mate this whole time! She's trying to come between the two of you like poison. Just look at how she talks to Aria behind your back!"
Juli
