Bella's POV
A knock landed on my door, and I quickly wiped my tears. I couldn’t let anyone see me this vulnerable and crying. Sucking in a deep breath, I composed myself and walked to the door. Opening it, I saw Alpha Darin before me, his eyes filled with concern.
“Bella…”
“What?” I snapped, my anger rising.
“I’m sorry, Bella. What I did was out of stupidity. Believe me, it was all a plot to see if you really had any feelings for me and my brother.”
I scoffed in anger. “A plot? Toying with my emotions, making me jealous—that’s your idea of a plot?” My voice dripped with sarcasm and anger.
Darin sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I didn’t know any other way. I thought—”
“You thought wrong,” I cut him off, my voice icy. “Do you have any idea what it’s like to watch you with her
