(Aaron's POV)I stood at Freya's doorway, the weight of my promise hanging between us. "I will keep you safe," I had told her, and I meant it with every fiber of my being. The thought of anyone hurting her again made Logan stir restlessly within me, a low growl rumbling through my chest.To my surprise, Freya simply smiled, a gentle curve of her lips that didn't quite reach her violet eyes."It's okay," she said softly. "You were just trying to find Caroline. If I were you, I would have done the same thing. Everything happened out of necessity."Her calmness pierced me more deeply than any accusation could have. There was no anger, no recrimination - just a quiet acceptance that felt wrong somehow. The Freya I knew would have challenged me, questioned my priorities, demanded better.I couldn't help but laugh, the sound bitter even to my own ears. What could I possibly say to that? My Luna was being gracious, giving me an easy escape from an awkward situation. Yet her calm demeanor
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