Chapter 93

Aria's POV At this point, it almost felt like Liam and Veronica all over again. Shawn shook his head. “But Astrid… she never stopped wanting what she had lost. She lost her parents during a rogue attack, and their death anniversaries have always been difficult for her. I think what she does is to use her grief to get closer to him again.” My jaw clenched. I knew it. My mind flashed back to that smug smirk, and I sneered. ‘Fucking bitch,’ Jade cursed in my head. “She knows he has a soft spot for her,” I spat. “And she’s exploiting it.” Shawn sighed. “It’s possible. But I don’t think the Alpha sees it that way. He just thinks he’s helping an old friend.” Old friend, my ass. I stood abruptly, and began pacing the room. “So what you’re telling me is that Knox, my mate, has been comforting his ex every single year? Even when they are no longer together?” Shawn hesitated. “Yes.” I turned to him sharply. “And he never thought to mention this to me?” Shawn leaned forward with a serious express