The picture of innocent embarrassment.
But inside Caleb’s mind—
Alarm bells screamed.
Because something about the situation felt profoundly wrong.
Confusion churned violently inside him.
Someone was manipulating the facts.
And Caleb hated being manipulated.
His gaze hardened almost imperceptibly.
If someone thought they could deceive the Crown Prince of the Lycans—
They were making a fatal mistake.
Because Caleb Adama had spent his entire life navigating lies, politics, and ambition.
And he knew exactly how to tear through deception.
Slowly, he leaned back in his chair.
His expression became calm.
Controlled.
But inside, his mind had already made a decision.
He would get to the truth.
No matter what it required.
No matter who was lying.
No matter who stood behind it.
So
