Ethan’s POV

Watching the fight between alpha Derek and Darius, I couldn't help but smile. I feel so satisfied. This is what I planned for. This was all what I wanted, and it was happening just the way I wanted it to be. I crossed my leg. I slowly lifted my wine glass to my lips as I sat a little.

Just then my gaze fell on Lily, and she looked at me and shook her head and stood up, but Darius did not realize that she had left the dining hall. I stood up quickly and rushed to follow her, but I signaled for my backup to make sure...