Damian's POV Last night, Vanessa had sent me photos of Aria with another man—Ethan, her Ex, though she didn't know that. I'd immediately threatened to destroy every business dealing the Riverside Pack had if she didn't delete every single image and cease her surveillance. "You know she's been seeing other men!" Vanessa's voice rose with hysteria. "Damian, I know you've been hurt before, but you can't just settle for anyone! She's not worthy—" The pen on my desk flew across the room before I could check my temper. It hit the wall with enough force to embed itself in the drywall. Vanessa flinched, tears spilling down her cheeks. I never lost control. Never. I'd been raised in the royal pack with ironclad discipline. But hearing her speak about Aria like that made my wolf

