INICIAR SESIÓNSandra’s POV
“Ms. Sauder,” one of the officers said, “you need to come with us for questioning regarding a poisoning case.”
My mind snapped to Lucy.
That useless woman.
My heart started beating h
Sandra’s POV“Ms. Sauder,” one of the officers said, “you need to come with us for questioning regarding a poisoning case.”My mind snapped to Lucy.That useless woman.My heart started beating hard, but I forced my face to stay calm. The poison was supposed to be slow and tasteless.There was no way it could come back to me.“No,” I said, taking a step back. “There must be a mistake.”“Please cooperate.”Cuffs clos
Aria’s POVThe moment the call ended, silence settled inside the car.I leaned back slightly, my fingers still resting against Astra’s arm, but my mind was no longer in the car.It was back there.In that room.“The beggar turned on her,” I said quietly.Astra glanced at me.“Yes.”There was a pause.Then I added, “That wasn’t you.”
Aria’s POVThe moment we stepped out of Moonfall Café, the noise behind us faded.I didn’t look back.Astra opened the car door, his hand steady at my waist as I got in. He followed right after.For a few seconds, neither of us spoke.The tension from inside hadn’t fully left him. I could feel it in the way his body remained slightly tense.Then his voice broke it.“Do you regret it?”His expression was calm, but I saw he was holding something
Aria’s POV“What? His mate?”“But Alpha Lycus is still downstairs. What is going on?”The moment those words rang out, the air exploded.Even from where I stood, I could feel it.Downstairs, everything went quiet for a second.Then fast, violent movement.I didn’t need to look to know it was Lycus.“Move!”His voice.
Aria’s POV“Who called this in?”The officers stepped into the store, their eyes sweeping across everything in sharp, practiced movements.Their gaze landed on the woman on the floor.“What happened to her?”I didn’t wait.“Officer, she suddenly coughed blood and collapsed,” I said calmly. “Her maid was right beside her, but instead of calling for help, she accused me of poisoning her. That’s why I contacted both the police and an ambulance. It should be here any moment.”I
Aria’s POVI stood outside Moonfall Café, watching through the glass as Lycus was swallowed by a crowd of reporters.Questions hit him from every direction.Voices rose.Cameras flashed.The Alpha who once stood above everyone was now trapped, unable to take a single step without being dragged back.“Move! Get out of my way!”His voice carried through the glass.But no one moved.In just one momen







