Ella POV
“Mother,” Alexander’s firm voice cut through the silence like a blade.
Diana’s eyes flicked to him, her smile unwavering but with a glint of challenge. “Yes?”
“I trust Ella completely and your questions have gone far enough,” Alexander said, his tone commanding, laced with the unmistakable authority of an Alpha. “My relationship has nothing to do with jealousy or anything so negative. There’s no reason for you to imply such things.”
I glanced at him, confused and a little shocked. The tension between them was obvious and it shocked me.
“I didn’t mean to imply that Ella isn’t trustworthy,” Diana replied lightly, turning her gaze back to me. Her smile softened, but it didn’t reach her eyes. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to offend you. I just want to get to know y
