(ALICE)
I look up at Darian. "Is it true? Your father told you to reject me?"
Darian's lips press into a thin line. "Don't worry about it. I'm dealing with him."
"How can I not worry about it? The king of the Wolf Kingdom doesn't want us to be mates. Be honest with me, Darian. I won't blame you if you have to obey him."
"I don't have to obey anybody," Darian says fiercely. "And stay away from Jason. He's trouble."
"He was just helping me—"
"Because he's interested in you!" Darian explodes before lowering his head and running his fingers through his hair, frustrated. "I can't be with you at all times, Alice. There's a lot I have to deal with right now. I assigned Jimmy to stay with you, but my father keeps interfering. Make sure you don't go off with anybody other than me or that friend of yours."
