*(Aria's POV)*The moment my eyes opened, an uneasy sensation crept over me. The faint scent of polished wood and fresh cologne hung in the air, mixing with the aftermath of the crash. For a few precious seconds, I couldn’t place where I was.Then, the memories came flooding back—the car slamming into a pillar, Alexander appearing out of nowhere, his arms carrying me like I weighed nothing.I pushed myself upright too quickly. Pain bloomed in my chest, sharp and unrelenting. My breath hitched, and my hand flew to my ribcage, the overwhelming sensation reminding me of something... darker. Something older.My fingers trembled over the fabric of my shirt, as if touching my chest would erase the phantom pain. Memories of a brutal night came rushing in, and no matter how hard I pushed them back, they clawed to the forefront.The kick. His golden eyes cold and unfeeling as his foot struck my chest, throwing me to the ground like I was worth nothing. My wolf whimpered inside me, the memo
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