Chapter 18. Between Us

Aries POV

What happened hours ago refused to leave my mind. I kept replaying it, trying to come up with a reasonable explanation for what Rex did—but nothing made sense.

Seeing her display that much strength… Enough to lift an Alpha like he was a rag doll? That wasn’t just unusual—it was impossible. Or at least it should’ve been.

The moment Rose and her mother led her out of the arena, I was going to follow—but I knew I had to deal with Ron first.

“Julian,” I called out, only to realize he was frozen in place, eyes wide with disbelief. “Julian!” I said again, placing a hand on his shoulder. That finally pulled him out of it.

“What the hell did I just see?” he asked, still dazed.

“Not now, man,” I said, nodding toward Ron, who was still on the floor sur