Damian's POV
Ethan's gaze darted between us, something desperate and broken flickering across his face.
"Aria, please—just five minutes. That's all I'm asking. We can talk somewhere private—"
"No."
"I left Clara. I filed for divorce. I'm trying to make this right—"
"There is no making this right!" Her voice cracked, the calm facade shattering. "You lied to me for two years, Ethan. You used me. You made me believe I was your mate when you'd already chosen someone else."
Tears were streaming down her face now, and the bond flooded with so much pain I could barely breathe.
"And now you want me to *talk* to you?" she continued. "To give you another chance? After everything you've done?"
"I made a mistake—"
"You made a choice!" Aria's voice rose. "Every single day f
