At that moment, Aaron stepped forward. Without a word, he grabbed Lucian's coat and shirt, pulling them aside with a quick, firm motion. The wound on Lucian's shoulder was exposed, a raw mark evident beneath the fabric.
Lucian stared at Aaron, stunned, as Aaron inspected the injury. After a moment, Aaron released his grip and turned toward Rina with a composed expression.
"It's just a scratch," Aaron assured her. "It'll heal quickly. Nothing to worry about."
Erin didn't dare look at Aaron as she was sure he wouldn't know she was the one to give that wound to Lucian.
Rowan sitting nearby had already got the glimpse of it before Aaron covered it back.
"Why does it seem like someone had bitten you?" Rowan asked, "Did you go on hunt and came across a tigress who bit you and left you wounded?"