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Aria’s POVMy cheeks burned. “You’re not supposed to say that out loud.”He kissed my hair. “Then don’t make it so obvious.”I elbowed him playfully, but he only laughed and tightened his arm around me. And that was how we fell asleep, curled together, heartbeats tangled, in that perfect in-between of comfort and longing.Morning came with a pale gold glow cutting through the windows. By the time I opened my eyes, Eros was already up, dressed, and leaning against the wall with two steaming cups of coffee.“Good morning, sleepyhead,” he teased. “You’re lucky I didn’t leave you behind.”I stretched and yawned. “You wouldn’t dare.”He grinned and handed me a cup. “You’re right. I wouldn’t.”“Thank you, Eros.”“For what?”“For… this. Thank you for bringing me here, I didn't realize how much I needed to clear my head until now.”He smiled, sitting beside me. “If you thank me one more time Aria, I’ll eat you up in the instance.”“Thank you!” I said, louder this time. “Thank you!”He jumpe

Aria’s POVThe news had drawn everyone out.The room was full now. Elders in their ceremonial robes, pack members lined along the walls, betas murmuring quietly. Even the servants lingered near the doors, too curious to leave.Eros stood beside me, every inch of him calm and regal, his presence commanding silence as soon as he walked in.And then, at the far end of the room, seated in his high-backed chair, was my father.He looked stronger than the last time I’d seen him. His eyes, though weary, carried a new light, one that spoke of truth finally remembered.Daniella and her twin, Derek, stood close to him, their faces a mix of anxiety and relief. Derek gave me a small nod when he saw me, one that silently said; finally. But my eyes drifted past them, to the two faces I had been waiting to see.Darren and Elara.They stood near the back, side by side. Darren had that same arrogant smirk plastered across his face, his hands tucked casually into his pockets like he had nothing to fea

Aria's POVThe journey back to Eros' pack felt longer than it should have. Neither of us spoke much. What was there to say? My father had stood before his pack, mentioned the wolves that poisoned him, laid out his suspicions with the weight of an Alpha's authority, and they'd denied it. Darren and that good for nothing Kellen Looked him straight in the eye and swore their innocence with such conviction that even I had felt a flicker of doubt if not that I'd died once at the hands of liars who wore masks of loyalty. And now I knew how convincing betrayal could look when it smiled at you.Eros' hand found mine as we crossed into his territory, his thumb brushing over my knuckles in a silent gesture of comfort. I squeezed back, grateful for his steady presence beside me. He didn't try to fill the silence with empty reassurances. He simply was, and somehow that was enough.The pack house came into view as dusk settled over the land, painting everything in shades of amber and shadow.Lowe

Aria’s POV“Your guard is slipping,” he said between strikes, his tone teasing but focused.I huffed, tightening my grip. “You talk too much.”His smirk deepened. “Maybe I’m trying to distract you.”“You’re doing a terrible job,” I shot back, feinting left then twisting right, catching him off guard enough for my blade to graze his arm.He chuckled, stepping back, lowering his weapon. “You’re getting faster.”“Maybe you’re getting old.”The smile that curved his lips made my chest flutter, that soft warmth spreading again through the cracks that the past few weeks had left in me. It felt good, laughing, training, pretending for a few heartbeats that things were normal.But normal didn’t last long in my world. It never did.I was about to strike again when a sudden, sharp echo ripped through my head, my ring tone. panic slammed into me so hard it nearly brought me to my knees.I reached for it and the name on the screen made my knees buckle.“Lila?”“Lady Aria! Can you hear me?”I froz

Aria’s POV“Aria.” Eros’s voice was steady, careful as he pulled me closer to him. I looked up at him, the words clawing their way out of my throat. “He did it,” I whispered. “He poisoned him again.”Eros’s jaw flexed, his eyes narrowing. “I was thinking the same thing.”My pulse thundered as the realization solidified, piece by piece, like shards of glass fitting together. “He poisoned him then cured him. It was all him from the start.”I released myself from his grip and began pacing, my breath shallow, each word sharper than the last. “He created the problem, and then swooped in with the solution, playing the savior. That’s why he knew what herbs to use, why he had them ready. He wanted everyone to see him save the Alpha.”Eros didn’t move, didn’t interrupt. He just watched me with those piercing eyes, the ones that saw through the chaos and waited for me to find the truth buried inside it.“This isn’t just about reputation,” I continued, my voice trembling with fury. “This is