That evening, Ariana finished cleaning the living room and quietly walked toward the kitchen.
She was exhausted.
Working in such a huge mansion was harder than she expected.
As she poured herself a glass of water, she suddenly felt a strange sensation… like someone was watching her.
Slowly, she turned around.
Jayden was standing at the kitchen entrance.
His eyes were fixed on her again.
"What now?" Ariana asked tiredly.
Jayden didn't answer immediately.
Instead, he walked closer.
Step by step.
Ariana felt her heart beating faster for some unknown reason.
Jayden stopped only a few steps away from her.
His wolf instincts were restless.
Why does her scent feel so familiar…?
He clenched his jaw.
"You shouldn't be here," he said quietly.
"This is the kitchen," Ariana replied. "Where else should I be?"
Jayden ignored her words and leaned slightly closer.
The moment he did, his wolf reacted strongly inside him.
Mate.
The word suddenly echoed in his mind.
Jayden stepped back quickly, shocked.
"No… that's impossible," he muttered.
Ariana looked confused. "What?"
Before Jayden could answer, another voice interrupted them.
"Looks like I came at the perfect time."
Kayden entered the kitchen with his usual relaxed smile.
But the moment he stood near Ariana…
He froze.
His eyes widened slightly.
Then he slowly looked at Jayden.
Jayden was already staring at him.
Both brothers understood something at the same time.
Their wolves had sensed the same thing.
Kayden smirked slightly.
"Well… this just got interesting."
Ariana looked between them, completely confused.
"What are you two talking about?"
Jayden turned away immediately.
"Nothing."
But deep inside, he knew the truth.
The quiet maid standing in front of him…
might actually be his fated mate.
And if that was true…
everything in their lives was about to change.