All Chapters of Reborn for the Lycan king : Chapter 161 - Chapter 170

Aria’s POVMy voice caught before I managed to nod. “Yes... I think I will.”He gestured toward the bathroom. “Everything you need is there.”I thanked him quietly and slipped inside, closing the door behind me. The moment the latch clicked, I leaned against it and exhaled shakily, pressing a hand against my chest. My pulse hadn’t slowed since he’d carried me in here. Maybe since this evening. The bathroom was dimly lit, filled with the faint scent of eucalyptus and sandalwood. The marble tub gleamed beneath the soft light. I turned the tap and watched the water rise, steam curling in lazy ribbons around me.When I finally slid in, the warmth embraced me instantly, soothing my tense muscles. But my mind… my mind was anything but calm.I couldn’t stop thinking about him, I couldn’t stop thinking about the way his arms had felt around me, the strength in them, the gentleness behind it. The way his eyes had softened when he looked at me, like I was the only thing in the world that mat

Aria’s POVShe stepped into view, her expression bright, a lazy smile curving her lips. Her hair was loose around her shoulders, her silk robe slightly untied, as though she’d just thrown it on in a hurry.For a moment, everything inside me went still.She came from the same direction Ronan had just walked out of. What could I make out of it?My gaze darted between them, my heartbeat thudding in my chest. “Elara,” I said slowly.Her face lit up when she saw me. “Aria!” she squealed, almost too cheerfully, rushing toward me. “You’re up so early! You should be resting after all the stress from yesterday.”She looped her arm through mine with practiced ease, her perfume filling the space between us. That overly sweet scent of jasmine and rose that now made me slightly nauseous.“What were you doing so early?” I asked lightly, though my tone carried just enough curiosity to make her pause.“Oh, me?” She laughed, her voice lilting in that airy, girlish way she used when she wanted to soun

Aria’s POV“Thank you for being here,” I added, voice breaking slightly. “For standing beside me when I didn’t even know how to trust anyone anymore.”His eyes softened even more, the corners of his mouth lifting just slightly.And in that moment, with the scent of lilies still in the air and the morning sun rising behind him, I realized how rare it was to have someone like him. Hi rare it was to have someone who didn’t demand my trust, but quietly earned it.Eros gave a small smile, one of those rare, unguarded ones that made his eyes seem lighter. For a moment, the tension of the morning eased, and the world felt still again. Then, remembering what we still had to do, I cleared my throat softly.“So,” I said, brushing a strand of hair from my face, “did your plan work out? The one about sending Ronan and Lowell away?”A slow grin tugged at his mouth. “Yes,” he said, stepping back slightly, his arms crossing loosely over his chest. “I told Lowell and Ronan I needed them to handle

Aria’s POV Spread across my bed was the most stunning gown I’d ever seen. It shimmered faintly even in the dim light, a deep wine red that looked almost alive, with delicate gold threads tracing through the bodice like rays of sunlight. The silk was soft, fine, flowing down like a dream woven into fabric.For a moment, I forgot to blink. “Eros...” I breathed, my voice barely a whisper. “It’s beautiful.”He smiled, watching me quietly, satisfaction in his gaze. “I thought you’d like it.”“Like it?” I chuckled, “I love it,” I said, unable to stop myself. I reached out, brushing my fingers over the fabric, almost afraid to touch something so beautiful. “When did you get it? You didn’t have to..."“I wanted to,” he interrupted gently, stepping closer. “I wanted to see you smile like this.”That made my throat tighten. I turned slightly, pretending to inspect the dress so he wouldn’t see how my eyes glistened with tears. “You’re impossible,” I murmured.“Maybe,” he said with a low chuck

Aria’s POVHe took a small step closer, his voice dropping lower. “You’ve given me something I never thought I’d have again.“What?” I asked softly.“Joy,” he said simply. “Peace. A reason to wake up and want to live whole again.”The sincerity in his tone shattered every wall I had left. My eyes stung as I looked up at him, my heart pounding hard enough that I could barely speak.“I..." I began, my voice trembling. “Eros, I...”He looked at me then, not as a king, not as a protector, but as a man stripped bare by love.And I couldn’t hold it back anymore.“I love you, Eros.” I whispered.The silence that followed wasn’t just awkward, it was electric. He blinked, surprised at first, and then his entire face softened, as if the world itself had stilled around that moment.“Say it again,” he murmured.I swallowed, smiling through the tears threatening to fall. “I love you. I love you so much!”He moved before I could blink. One hand came up to cup my cheek, the other resting at my bac