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Chapter 11

Aria's POVI stopped dead in my tracks, my heart giving a sharp, startled thump."What is it, Mr. Curt?" I asked, trying to sound steady, though my wolf stirred uneasily beneath my skin.Kevin Curt leaned against one of the supply boxes, that greasy smirk plastered across his face. His gold chain caught the afternoon light, gleaming like the gaudy prize of a man who thought too much of himself. The air around him reeked of oil, stale beer, and arrogance — and I had to fight the urge to wrinkle my nose.He looked at me like I was prey — cornered, small, something he could toy with before deciding whether to bite. The way his eyes dragged over me made my wolf pace, restlessly within me."Someone did us a good deed," Kevin drawled, his voice low and slick. "Shouldn't we show a little appreciation?"My hands twisted together, my knuckles turning white. I didn't like where this was going."It's not like I'm asking you to do anything crazy," he went on, watching me like a snake ready to str

Chapter 12

Aria's POVFrom the dorm, Lana's cry echoed, sharp and terrified. The sound tore straight through my chest."Let me go!" I hissed, clawing at his wrist."Don't think I don't know about your record," he sneered into my ear.I froze. The words hit harder than any blow."What... what did you say?"He laughed, low and cruel. "You heard me. I looked you up. You've got a record. You are a filthy convict, pretending to be some saint. An absolute Fake."My wolf snarled so violently that my whole body shook. "My child is crying. Let me go, or I'll call the police!""Police?" He chuckled, his breath sour against my cheek. "You think I'm scared of that? You want to keep your bastard kid here? Then shut up and record the damn video."He dragged me toward a storage room. I twisted, kicked, but he was stronger. The door slammed behind us.Inside, there was a single bed and the stench of mold. My wolf clawed at my chest, begging to be freed, but I couldn't risk it, not here.He shoved me into a chai

Chapter 13

Aria's POV"Aria, you're not getting paid this month."Anita Clark, from the Community Board slapped a slip of paper in front of me as if she couldn't stand to touch it or me. Her mouth twisted into that familiar look of disgust I'd come to know too well from people who thought they were above me.For a moment, I couldn't move. The broom slipped in my raw, cracked hands, the cold chill biting straight through my gloves.I blinked at her. "What did you just say? That can't be right. It's only the second of the month." My voice came out thinner than I wanted. "I've still got twenty-eight days left to work. How can I already have lost a whole month's pay?"Three thousand dollars — gone.That was food, heat, diapers. Everything Lana and I needed. My chest tightened, a low whine catching in my throat before I swallowed it down.My wolf pressed against the inside of my ribs, angry and protective.Anita stood there in her thick fur coat, smug and warm while the wind cut me open. Her hot dog

Chapter 14

Aria's POVBy nine, I was back at the dorm. The place reeked of sweat, bleach, and exhaustion. I barely had time to settle Lana in her crib before the others surrounded me like bees around spilled honey."I heard they docked your pay, Aria. Is it true?""Did you really find a gold necklace?""Don't listen to them! Aria's not that kind of person!"Their voices buzzed all around.Then kara appeared, her tired eyes finding mine immediately. She didn't even drop her bag before she pulled me aside. "Aria, did you piss someone off?"Her voice was low but urgent. kara had always looked out for me even when it got her punished for it.Because of me, she'd been reassigned to the dump section, the filthiest, most dangerous area in the district. And it showed. She looked like she'd crawled out of hell — grime streaking her face, her hands raw and trembling from cold.The scent of decay clung to her like smoke. I didn't hesitate. I grabbed a basin, poured water, worked up soap, and began wiping h

Chapter 15

Aria's POVBy late afternoon, I was back on my feet, my broom in hand, pushing through the last shift of the day. The sun was sliding low, painting the sky in dull amber, and the air smelled faintly of rain and exhaust.Lana was bundled against my chest, she was quiet for once. Every few minutes she'd lift her head, her big eyes scanning everything before drooping shut again.After an hour, I paused on a bench to stretch my back and wipe the drool from Lana's chin. I brushed my thumb over her cheek, grounding myself in her softness before getting up to finish the job.The garbage truck rumbled up, filling the air with diesel and rot. I hauled a bin toward it, the muscles in my arms tightening, my wolf wrinkling her nose in disgust.That's when I saw her.An elderly woman with silver hair was walking slowly down the sidewalk, muttering to herself, her eyes scanning the ground. When she spotted me, her eyes lit up with hope."Excuse me, dear," she said, her voice trembling, "have you se

Chapter 16

Aria's POVWhen Mrs. Mrs. Jennifer left, my gaze snagged on the other street cleaner — the man everyone said had no family, living off scraps and favors. He lounged lazily on a bench near the hedges, his arms folded behind his head, his tools abandoned at his feet. His name was James, Anita's nephew.Anita. The woman who'd cost me three thousand dollars with the snap of a finger. My fingers closed around the broom handle until the wood creaked.James had slipped something into his pocket ten minutes ago. Now, he sat there like he owned the world.I had no choice but to risk it all. It was either risk or retreat — and I'd promised Lana I would not let anyone take away what kept her alive. So risk it was.Dusk bled into the streets. Under the street light, I kept sweeping, each stroke a counting of minutes until I could go home, until I could tuck Lana into something warmer than this thin blanket.I was just finishing my section, nudging a stray wrapper into a neat pile, when the voice

Chapter 17

Aria's POVI froze, my broom in hand, my pulse drumming in my ears. "I didn't do anything", I said.James sneered. "Yeah, right. Like you'd dare. Must've been that pasta place I had for lunch—knew there was something sketchy about it. Always craving it, and now this."He gritted his teeth, his legs pressed together like he was holding back the ocean."Keep sweeping! If I come back and you're slacking off, I swear I'll beat the hell out of you!" he barked before waddling off, shoulders hunched, his gait uneven.I lowered my head, gave a small nod — the submissive gesture he wanted. My wolf hated it. Every muscle under my skin wanted to bare fangs, to growl low enough that only he'd hear it. But I stayed still.When he was gone, I lifted my head and watched him hurry toward the public restroom, his thighs clenched tight. The sight almost made me laugh.Under the streetlight, I noticed the crushed plastic bottle I'd swept up earlier. Its label caught the light — the expiration date had b

Chapter 18

Aria's POVMurmurs filled the air at my words.Anita blinked, then laughed, a cruel, humorless sound. "A witness? Where?" Her eyes swept the crowd like a predator scanning for weakness. "Which one of these fine workers of mine is going to stick their neck out for you?"Her words stung, but I stood my ground. My fingers twisted together, sweat slicking my palms.Mrs. Jennifer.. please come. I prayed silently. I had told her to come by this time.For a heartbeat, nothing happened. Then the low growl of an engine reached my ears.A black car rolled up to the curb. It was too clean for this dirty street. My breath hitched.The crowd parted as a maid stepped out, polished and composed. She moved to the passenger side, opening the door with precision.And then — there she was.Mrs. Jennifer, radiating wealth and command."Is that the cleaning worker you mentioned, Mrs. Jennifer?" the maid asked.Jennifer's eyes landed on me, calm but sharp. "Yes," she said. "That's her."The murmurs rippled

Chapter 19

Aria's POVI'd been waiting for this moment quietly and patiently, pretending to be the cornered one. But I'd seen him. Yesterday. The way he bent to pick something up from the gutter when he thought no one was looking.I hadn't been sure what it was, not then. But his scent had changed, excitement and fear tangled together, the kind of smell people get when they think they've found treasure that isn't theirs.If I'd accused him right away, he would've denied it, maybe even gotten rid of it before anyone arrived. But now? Now he was panicking. His pulse hammered so loudly I could almost feel it vibrating in the air.I kept my tone calm. "You started moving it the moment Mrs. Jennifer mentioned her ring. I can smell the panic on you, James."He flinched.Jennifer glanced between us, her eyes sharp, reading every subtle motion.James's face went red, then blotchy. "You're lying! The cameras have been broken for months! You're trying to fool me!"His voice cracked halfway through.I met

Chapter 20

Aria's POVMrs. Jennifer's voice was gentle but firm, like silk over steel. "Ms. Aria, just forget her. She's done. She made a mistake and has no right to hold that position anymore."She stepped closer, her hand brushing my shoulder."Thank you," I murmured, my throat tight. Around us, the other cleaning ladies were beaming, giving me thumbs-up and words of praise."Well done, Aria!""You showed them!"Their voices buzzed like bees. I didn't feel proud. Pride was a luxury I'd long stopped indulging in. Instead, I felt a bit fearful.If Mrs. Jennifer hadn't stepped in… if fate hadn't turned its head toward me just once… I might've been the one cuffed, humiliated and cast aside.All I'd wanted was to survive here — to carve out a quiet corner of safety in Asterfell for me and Lana, nothing more.Jennifer's warm smile drew me back. "Good girl," she said, her voice carrying a matriarch's pride. "You've helped me a great deal. Is there anything you want as thanks?"For a heartbeat, my wol

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