---- 4 My hands trembled as I gripped my phone. I looked up to find Kieran watching me with an apologetic expression. "Aria, there's an emergency at the pack house. I need to handle it immediately. I'll have the driver come get you." I shook my head. "I need to pick up a few things anyway. I'll get home on my own. Go handle your business." Kieran pressed a gentle kiss to my lips before reluctantly leaving. Around the corner, I watched in frozen horror as Kieran helped Scarlett into his car, lifting her effortlessly. Pain shot through my chest like I was suffocating. I gasped for air, fighting to regain control. The crystal recording stone I'd hidden in his car projected images that made my world crumble. Scarlett wrapped her arms around Kieran's neck, ---- kissing his cheek hungrily. Kieran pulled over abruptly, his lips curving into a smirk. "So impatient, aren't we?" Scarlett stared into his eyes with complete devotion, one hand pressed against his chest, feeling his racing heartbeat. "Kieran, it seems your body is more honest than your mouth." Kieran's Adam's apple bobbed as he captured her lips desperately, their tongues tangling like they wanted to devour each other. Scarlett guided his hand under her dress. Kieran's eyes went dark with hunger. The crystal shook violently. "Little wild cat, I'll give you everything." I forced myself to watch every sickening second, finally understanding that the most painful expression is having no expression at all. When the camera finally stopped shaking, the tearing pain in my chest became unbearable. I lurched toward a trash can and vomited. ---- On screen, Kieran stroked Scarlett's face tenderly. "Was that enough?" Scarlett smiled contentedly, curled against his chest. "What do you think?" Kieran pushed her away, reaching for his clothes. " You performed well. I'll overlook your little stunt today. But if you ever approach Aria again, we're finished." Scarlett's mouth opened in protest, but Kieran cut her off. "I love Aria. She's my bottom line. No one can touch her-not even you." I laughed bitterly. He'd just finished rutting with another woman, and now he was declaring his love for me. Kieran, oh Kieran. How can someone who betrays true love claim to know what love is? Scarlett's eyes filled with tears, looking pitiful and broken. Kieran reached out to wipe them away. "I gave you