(Alexander's POV)"Aurora," I said softly. "Can we talk?"She looked up, her green eyes hardening at the sight of me. "About what, Alexander? How you abandoned me for Ivy again?"Her words cut deeper than any silver-tipped blade. I moved closer, careful not to invade her space."I want to explain about what happened. What I said to Dominic—""I don't care what you said to Dominic," she interrupted, her voice surprisingly steady. "Your words mean nothing to me anymore."She struggled to sit up straighter, wincing at the pain the movement caused. I resisted the urge to help her, knowing my touch would be unwelcome."Do you know what I care about?" she continued, her eyes flashing. "I care about the slap that nearly cost my grandmother's life. I care about Ethan's hearing, permanently damaged from the explosion that nearly killed me."I couldn't deny her accusations. They hung between us, each one true."Every time I needed you most, you were with another she-wolf," Aurora said,
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