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CHAPTER TWENTY NINE: ARIA

Author: I.L SPARKS
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-20 02:11:13

The knock on my door came just after lunch, soft and hesitant in a way that immediately told me it wasn't Kael or any of the pack leadership.

I'd been trying to read one of Lysander's magical theory books, but the words kept blurring together as my mind replayed fragments of last night's vision.

"Come in," I called, grateful for the distraction.

Kayla peeked around the door, her usually bright expression clouded with concern.

"Hey. Are you okay? I heard about... well, everyone heard about what happened last night."

I set the book aside and patted the bed beside me. "Define okay."

She entered fully, closing the door behind her before settling cross-legged on my comforter.

Up close, I could see the worry lines around her eyes and the tension in her shoulders.

"I felt it," she said quietly.

"The power surge. It woke me up from a dead sleep and for a moment I couldn't breathe. It felt like... like grief and terror and rage all mixed together."

"I'm sorry." The words felt inadequate.

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