LOGINAria’s POVThe first sound I heard was my own breathing. Fast, uneven, too loud in a forest that felt like it was holding its breath with me.I stood frozen between the trees, one hand still hovering near my chest as if I could physically steady my heartbeat. The air here didn’t feel like pack terri
Rain tapped steadily against the windows while voices murmured quietly around us from the rest of the café.Finally, Mira narrowed her eyes at me. “You’re going to investigate this yourself, aren’t you?”I avoided her stare.“That’s a yes,” she sighed dramatically. “I hate when you get that look on
Aria’s POV“You look horrible.”I glared at Mira over the rim of my coffee cup while she slid into the chair across from me. “You always know exactly what to say to comfort me.”“I’m serious,” she replied, frowning as she shoved her curls out of her face. “You have bruises on your neck, your wrist i
He hadn’t looked at me once since we arrived and that hurt more than I wanted to admit.The infirmary doors opened suddenly, and Kade walked in.The moment his eyes landed on me, he crossed the room quickly. “Aria,” he breathed, grabbing my shoulders. “Are you hurt?”“I’m fine,” I answered quietly,
Aria’s POVThe second I reached Damon’s side, his arm came around me hard and fast, pulling me behind him like instinct had taken over completely. His chest rose heavily against my shoulder, his breathing rough from the fight, but his stance never wavered. Every part of him remained locked on Lex.R
Aria’s POVI heard Damon’s voice before I even saw him, it cut through the warehouse like a blade, sharp and commanding, vibrating through the walls and straight into my chest.“Move in. Now!”My body reacted before my mind caught up. Panic surged hot and immediate, and I pressed myself deeper into
I clenched my jaw and swallowed the words and I scowled instead. Kade didn’t seem bothered in the slightest. If anything, my irritation appeared to amuse him. He stepped closer and leaned down before I could react and then brushed his lips against my forehead.The contact made my entire body recoil
Aria’s POVI had barely finished shelving the last ledger when one of the pack messengers appeared at the archive door. The young wolf looked uncomfortable, shifting from one foot to the other as if he would rather be anywhere else.“Aria Vale?” He asked.I straightened slowly, brushing dust from my
“Few have,” I replied, refusing to let his derision shake me. “It’s rare. The last occurrence was over five decades ago. The texts are stored in the lower archives.”Elder Maelis stepped forward, her silver brows drawing together in dawning comprehension. “The Lunar Codex,” she murmured, almost to h
Aria’s POV“Stop!”It echoed across the clearing, slicing cleanly through the sacred chant and scattering the fragile stillness like shattered glass. For one suspended heartbeat, no one moved. The moonlight held steady, the ceremonial cord gleaming between Damon and Lyra as if even it were waiting t







