INICIAR SESIÓNAria’s POVMother blinked. Then she stared at me."You're going to do what?"I burst out laughing."Ask him to marry me!"She covered her mouth, and for a moment, I worried she might faint. Then she began laughing."Oh, Aria!""What? Is it a bad idea?""No!" She shook her head, still smiling. "It's just that I wasn't expecting you to say that."I grinned."I know. But I don't want to keep waiting for the perfect moment. Tomorrow is the boys' birthday. Our family will be together, and Lucian will be there. I thought it would be a beautiful time to tell him how I feel."Sophia looked at me for a long moment. Then she smiled."That's actually a lovely idea.""You think so?""I do. If you're certain about what you want, there's nothing wrong with taking the first step yourself."I laughed softly."I've been thinking about it all day. I even imagined what I would say, but every time I practiced, I started laughing.""Then don't practice too much. Speak from your heart."I nodded, feeling a
Aria’s POVThe months passed in what felt like the blink of an eye.The triplets grew stronger, their little personalities becoming more obvious with each passing week. Kian and Kieran remained devoted big brothers, although their idea of helping sometimes involved bringing the babies toys that were far too large for their tiny hands.Lucian became a permanent fixture in our home.He still had his duties as Alpha, and there were days when meetings and pack emergencies kept him away longer than he wanted. But he always called, and he always found a way to visit.Sometimes, he arrived looking exhausted, his shoulders tense from the weight of his responsibilities. Yet the moment the boys ran to greet him, his face would soften.I began to recognize the different versions of him.The Alpha who could silence a room with a single word.The man who listened patiently when I spoke about my fears.The playful companion who let my children climb all over him.And the person who would sit beside
Aria’s POVKael continued to visit the children occasionally.He would arrive at the mansion, greet me politely, and ask how I was feeling before turning his attention to the boys.Sometimes, he took Kian and Kieran out for the afternoon. Other times, he stayed for a meal or spent an hour playing with the triplets.He was trying to be present in their lives, and I had no intention of preventing him from doing so.Whatever had happened between us, he was still their father.The children deserved to have a relationship with him, and I wanted them to grow up knowing they were loved by both their parents.But the relationship between Kael and me had changed beyond recognition.Our conversations were brief and practical."How are you feeling?""I'm fine. Thank you.""How are the babies?""They're doing well.""Good."And that was usually the end of it.We discussed the children's schedules, their medical appointments, and the arrangements for his visits. Occasionally, we exchanged a few wo
Aria’s POVTime had a way of healing wounds I once thought would never stop bleeding.It didn't happen overnight. There were no magical moments when I woke up and suddenly forgot everything Kael had put me through. Healing came in small, almost unnoticeable ways. It came through the laughter of my children, the warmth of my mother's embrace, and the quiet presence of a man who never made me feel like I had to earn his love.And somewhere along the way, without even realizing when it began, I fell in love with Lucian.Not the kind of love that left me constantly questioning my worth. Not the kind that made me afraid of saying the wrong thing or asking for too much. It was a gentle love that grew with every passing day, until I found myself looking forward to seeing him, smiling whenever his name appeared on my phone, and missing him whenever his duties as the Alpha of Nightshade kept him away for too long.At first, I tried to convince myself that I was simply grateful to him. After a
Aria’s POVThe words hung between us.For the first time since I had awakened, I saw Lucian struggle to hide his emotions."I don't want to keep looking backward when someone as wonderful as you is standing in front of me. I want to give myself a chance to be happy again. I want to learn how to trust you, how to let you in, and how to love you without being afraid that one day you'll stop loving me."I drew in a shaky breath."That's why I wanted to break the bond. I wanted to close that chapter of my life so I could finally learn how to open another one with you."Lucian looked away briefly. When he turned back to me, his eyes were filled with an emotion I couldn't quite name."Aria, do you think you have to rush yourself into loving me because I've waited for you?""No," I answered quickly. "That's not what I meant.""Then why are you putting that kind of pressure on yourself?"I opened my mouth, but no answer came. He gently tucked the blanket around me."I love you, Aria. And you
Aria’s POVThe first thing I heard when I opened my eyes was the steady beeping sound beside me.I blinked several times, trying to adjust to the brightness of the room. My head felt heavy, and my entire body seemed to be weighed down by something I couldn't explain.For a few seconds, I simply stared at the white ceiling, struggling to understand where I was.Then I turned my head.Lucian was sitting beside my bed, his head lowered and his fingers intertwined. He looked exhausted, with dark circles beneath his eyes and his usually neat hair slightly disheveled."Lucian?"His head snapped up.The moment our eyes met, he rose so quickly that the chair scraped against the floor."Aria?" He leaned over me, his expression changing from disbelief to overwhelming relief. "You're awake."I tried to smile, but even that small movement felt exhausting."What happened?" I whispered.Lucian pulled his chair closer and gently took my hand."How are you feeling?"I considered his question for a mo
Aria's POVThe moment my eyes landed on her, my heart shattered into a million pieces. My knees buckled, but I grabbed the wall for support before I could collapse. It was truly her. Vivienne—the only woman Alpha Kael craved for. When did he find her? I knew he was desperately searching every
Aria’s POV. “Congratulations, Luna Aria. You’re finally going to be a mother!” The doctor’s words hit me like a thunderclap. “What?” the word escaped my lips before I could stop it. “The heir to the Silverfang Pack is growing in your womb. You’re two weeks gone, Aria,” Lea, the pack doctor,
Kael’s POV “Shit!” I yelled, punching the table. “Alpha, please be calm,” Silas advised, watching as I paced the room. I ran my hand through my hair in rage, anger dominating every vessel in my body. “Did you see that, Silas? She not only disrespected me, but she also walked out on me!” I bl
Aria’s POV.I staggered down the stairs, my face pale like someone who life was slowly being drained out of. If I hadn’t heard everything myself... if someone had told me, I wouldn’t have believed Kael could do such a cruel thing.“Luna...” Silas, who was standing at the end of the stairs, called,







