“Ari… a,” he stammered, his voice barely holding together. “My… stomach.” I laughed softly. “Take me to the pack doctor,” he whispered. I rolled my eyes and folded my arms. “Really?” I asked. “The great Alpha Kael does not want to die?” I tilted my head, watching him struggle on the floor. “Who knows,” I continued mockingly, “maybe you will die right here and I will not need to take you anywhere.” His eyes slowly lifted to mine. Very slowly. Fear crept into them. “What did… you do… Aria?” he asked. I laughed louder. “I poisoned the meal, dummy,” I said calmly. “That is all you need to know.” “You… did… what?” he whispered. “I poisoned the meal,” I repeated. “And do not bother asking about the one I tasted. That one was clean.” His gaze shifted from me to the door. I knew w

