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 nodded. “Yes, Beta.”Damon’s fork scraped his plate. He didn’t look at me.Kade put his arm around my shoulders. “She’s been very cooperative. Haven’t you, Aria?”I forced a smile. “Yes.”Lyra spoke up, voice sweet. “I’m sure the High Elders will clear everything. Damon and I are ready for the cer
Aria’s POVI stared at the note until the words blurred.Rain and vanilla. My own scent on the paper.Someone had touched something of mine and rubbed it on this sheet to scare me.The door was locked from the outside and I knew that it was Kade’s doing, but this was a matter of urgency. Mira was in
"I swear,"My heart shattered into a million pieces.Thorne picked up the crown. It was made of blackened iron and silver, shaped like a howling wolf. He placed it on Damon’s head. "Rise, Alpha Damon!"The room erupted.Damon stood up, his eyes glowing a brilliant, fierce blue. He looked out over hi
The ride was silent for the first five minutes. The only sound was the rhythmic slap of the windshield wipers."Kade said he didn't mark you," Damon said suddenly.My heart stopped. "I told you, he was embarrassed.""Kade doesn't get embarrassed about claiming things," Damon retorted , his eyes fixe







