The blades clashed, light against shadow, and Aria felt the world fall away.Selena’s face twisted with hatred, her eyes burning with the darkness that had claimed her. The new weapon blazed in Aria’s hand, brighter than the sun, brighter than the fire that had consumed her life so many years ago. But as their blades locked, as the light and shadow fought for dominance, the past rose up like a wave, pulling her under.She was standing in the Great Hall of Silver Moon, white silk pooling at her feet, the eyes of the pack on her face. Logan stood at the altar, his back to her, his voice cold.“I reject you, Aria Nightshade.”She had fallen then, had felt the bond snap, had watched the faces of the wolves she had loved turn to stone. But it was not Logan’s face she saw now. It was the council. Elder Marcus, his eyes on the floor, unable to meet hers. Elder Theron, his mouth twisted with satisfaction. Elder Vara, who had held her as a pup, who had taught her the old songs, who had looked
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