Chapter 39. Damian’s Growing Suspicion

Damian watched the both of from a distance, his eyes narrowing with worry. He caught the sharp tension between Zara and Lucian, and the way Zara looked at Ella—with something like jealousy blazing beneath her smile.

Something was off. And Zara was right in the middle of it.

He walked over to Ella, his voice calm but firm. “Are you alright?”

Ella turned to him, smiling with quiet strength. “I’m fine, Alpha. Lucian offered to train me today.”

His chest tightened. Lucian—always watching her, always stepping in to protect her, but from what exactly?

Damian clenched his jaw. He couldn’t let his feelings distract him. He needed answers—about Zara’s behavior, Lucian’s secrets… and why his instincts screamed that Ella was in danger.

He watched Zara leave the grounds, her steps sharp, her aura flaring with anger.

Damian’s gaze hardened. He would get to the bottom of this. He would protect Ella—no matter what it took.

But when he turned back to