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CHAPTER 16
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2026-07-15 16:52:00CHAPTER 16
ARIA’S POV
The word hung in the clearing, a fragile, dangerous agreement. *Show me.*
Kaiden’s eyes widened a fraction, as if he hadn’t truly believed I would consent. He gave a single, sharp nod, the Alpha reasserting himself in a moment of focus. “It will be easier if we’re closer.”
My instincts screamed to retreat, to put more distance between us. Instead, I forced my feet to
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