Blake stormed in furiously, his hair disheveled and his clothes wrinkled. He looked like he'd run the entire way here.He reached to grab me without hesitation.I dodged him with disgust, stepping behind Kane instinctively."Don't touch me," I said sharply.Blake's hand fell empty, a flash of pain crossing his eyes that was quickly replaced by desperate fury."Aria, even tantrums need limits!" he shouted, his voice echoing in the boutique.The shop assistants scattered, sensing the dangerous tension."Exposing that video, blocking me, hiring people to act..." Blake gestured wildly at Kane. "You've gone to extremes with everything, but I can overlook all of it!"His breathing was ragged, like he'd been running for miles.He pointed at Kane, his voice hoarse with emotion:"I defended you in front of everyone! I withstood the pressure to refuse bonding with Ivy! I chose you over everything, and you're here trying on wedding dresses? Have you considered my feelings at all?"Kane stepped pr

Blake's words left me speechless. I was actually amused by his shameless logic.How could he kneel there, blood still on his face from abandoning me, and demand I break my bond with Kane? The audacity was breathtaking."You're unbelievable," I whispered, shaking my head. "Do you even hear yourself?"Blake's eyes flashed with desperation. "Aria, I'm begging you! I'll do anything!"Kane, who had been silently standing behind me, finally reached his limit. His entire body tensed, muscles coiled like a predator ready to strike.His face darkened as he gently pushed me into the fitting room, his voice deadly quiet: "Stay inside. Don't come out.""Kane—""Please," he interrupted, his hand trembling slightly as he touched my cheek. "Trust me."I nodded obediently, recognizing the dangerous edge in his tone. Through the door crack, I watched Kane loosen his tie with deliberate slowness. Each movement was controlled, calculated.I couldn't help but worry for Blake. He had no idea what he'd just

Kane caught his wrist easily, his superior strength evident."Was," Kane growled, his wolf's voice distorted and menacing. "Past tense."Just as Kane prepared to deliver another blow, I suddenly pushed open the fitting room door and stepped between them.My heart was racing, but my voice was steady:"Blake, leave immediately."Both men froze, their attention snapping to me.Blake stared at me intently, his eyes full of desperate disbelief: "Aria, you're actually protecting him? After everything we've been through?"Blood continuously flowed from the wound on his forehead, sliding down his cheek and mixing with tears he didn't seem to realize he was shedding.That once-handsome face was now swollen and distorted, his white shirt stained with blood and dust. His usually perfect hair hung limp and disheveled.Gone was any trace of his former gentleman's demeanor."Look at what you've become," I said quietly. "This isn't you, Blake.""This is who I am without you," he whispered brokenly. "

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