When Aria returned to the room at home , she felt the indent on the bed , and the air was thick with a blend of vanilla and pheromones . The realization that Kane and the Beta had tangled here made her rush to the bathroom , uncontrollably retching . When Kane returned and saw her distress , he panicked immediately . " Little wolf , did you eat something bad ? I'll call the healer right away ! " Aria , her eyes red , pressed down on his hand . " I'm fine ... I just thought of something disgusting . " Kane knelt down , his face filled with anguish as he patted her back . " Don't think about it anymore . Seeing you in pain makes me feel awful , too ." Aria lowered her gaze to him , noticing the open neckline of his shirt , where several distinct hickeys were visible . She couldn't help but gag again . How strong must Kane's mental resilience be to endure another woman leaving marks on him , yet still show me such deep affection ? Kane grew more distressed . " Who turned my adorable little wolf into this ? Tell me , and I'll tear them apart ! " Aria's lips curled into a bitter smile . The one who made me this way ... was him . C