Aria's POV
I didn't tell Viktor about the conversation I'd had with Damon. I didn't tell him that I was watching him, and I certainly didn't tell him that I had begun questioning whether his recent behavior was connected to the instability in my power.
If Viktor was innocent, I had no intention of accusing him without evidence. If he wasn't... I needed proof.
So I decided to test him, not openly as his Alpha, but as an observer.
The opportunity came during a routine training exercise. Several warriors were preparing for a simulated border breach. I reviewed the formation, then looked toward Viktor.
"You're taking the eastern route."
He nodded. "Understood."
"You'll be alone."
That made him pause for half a second. "Alone?"
"Yes." I kept my expression neutral. "There will be no bac
