hapter 6 Late at night , Aria was jolted awake by a low, guttural growl . Instinctively , she reached out to embrace the alpha by her side , but her arms found only emptiness . She rose and descended the stairs . Just as she reached the second floor , faint moans reached her ears . Her steps faltered . Suppressing the sour ache in her chest , she walked toward the guest room doorway . The door was wide open . In the moonlight , two intertwined bodies were clearly visible . Kane stood with his bare back to the light , his upper body exposed . His beta wore a strapless fishtail gown , its floor - length hemline pushed up to her waist . Her fair , slender legs were wrapped tightly around Kane's muscular hips . Julia's face was flushed , a rosy hue spreading across her cheeks as she clung to Kane's neck , her voice fragmented and breathless . " Kane ... the dress ... the one I just got today ... You've ruined it- " Kane chuckled softly , his voice hoarse as he whispered in Julia's ear . " Didn't you get that dress just to please me ? " " I even had my designer make you a custom piece to match . Shouldn't you be the one fulfilling my request tonight ? " Julia clung desperately to Kane , her hoarse voice trembling . " Alpha , please ... I can't take it anymore ..." Her head tilted back as she gasped for air . " What if Aria sees us ... " Kane froze for a moment , his expression turning cold as he cut her off . " She's nothing but a useless fool . She wouldn't know anything . Don't you dare breathe a word of this to her . " Julia pouted , tracing small circles on his chest with her finger . " I know ... It's just that knowing she'll soon become your mate while I'm stuck being your secret ... it makes me sad . " At her soft complaint , Kane's harsh demeanor softened slightly . " Jealous little girl ... Haven't I already brought you home ? Isn't that enough ? " " Don't worry . Even after the mate bond , I won't leave you . Whatever Aria has , you'll have , too ." Outside the window , the moonlight illuminated Aria's pale face . She covered her mouth tightly , her tears already blurring her vision . The primal moans from the room cut into her heart like a blade , leaving endless wounds behind . Barefoot , she ran into the rain , her body drenched . She just wanted to get as far away as possible . In her daze , she thought she saw the younger Kane , his eyes filled with unwavering sincerity . " Little wolf , leave him . Leave the one who no longer loves you . Never forgive him . " Tears streaming , she looked at the alpha she had once loved with all her heart . " Fine . I will leave you . I will never forgive you ." C