#Chapter 82: Who Is Dating Who

Lucian’s POV Jasper’s words didn’t surprise me overmuch, but they did unearth some lingering annoyance that I thought I had buried deep down inside of me. “So you are dating her,” I grumbled. “Is that what I said?” Jasper asked, his tone utterly irritating with how smug it sounded. I didn’t have time to play these asinine games, not with what I had to say to Jasper. “You are failing as her new protector,” I said flatly. He blinked, apparently surprised by my callout. “What are you talking about?” “Nearly every man in this room has been checking out Aria since she arrived. All eyes on her, seeing her, possessing her, and you are simply allowing it.” Jasper glanced around like he was only noticing for the first time. I was the main target of his mockery, so he’d clearly caught me watching Aria. But, as he glanced around, seeing what I had seen from the start, realization crossed over his face. Clearing his throat, Jasper returned his attention to me. “Well, it doesn’t