ALIYA'S POV:
Evan and I returned to our quarters, the tension from the meeting with King Julian still palpable in the air. The ultimatum weighed heavily on my mind, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that something wasn't right with Evan. His insistence on staying in the lycan kingdom, despite the obvious dangers, made me uneasy.
As the days passed, I started noticing small, suspicious things about Evan. He would disappear for hours without explanation and take phone calls in hushed tones, always stepping out of the room when he did. When I asked him about it, he would brush it off with a charming smile and a vague excuse.
Evening came, and I decided to follow him. I knew it was a breach of trust, but I needed answers. I trailed him as he left our quarters and headed towards the outsk
