C39 The Combat Trial!

Aarhea’s Point of View

Logan’s words still lingered when Amara walked up, her smile sweet but her eyes sharp.

“Alpha,” she said gently, “what’s going on here? I heard voices.”

“Nothing important,” I replied quickly.

Amara’s gaze slid toward Jake. “It didn’t sound like nothing. Logan’s right, you know. People are starting to wonder. Why keep someone like Jake so close?”

Jake’s jaw tightened