Anita's POV Standing in front of Darius, I could see the concern in his eyes, but I wasn’t ready to open up. My heart raced with thoughts of Alpha Orion’s anger and Maya’s manipulations. I couldn’t let Darius in, not now, not with everything so tangled. “Something is definitely wrong,” Darius said, gripping my arm tighter. “You can’t pretend with me, Anita. I can see through you. You’ve been acting strange for days, and I need to know why. I won’t tell anyone, I swear. It’ll stay between us.” His voice softened, his concern cutting through my resolve. “We’ve had our moments, talked about things. I’ve never betrayed your trust before. Let me help you.” I shook my head. I couldn’t tell him. It wasn’t just about the shame of seeing Alpha Orion with another woman—it was about the layers of betrayal, confusion, and my own helplessness. And worse, if I told Darius, I risked dragging him into something far more dangerous. “I’m sorry, Darius,” I said, my voice trembling as I pulled my arm
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