The howl had barely faded when Aria reached the settlement. Several wolves immediately turned toward her. Kael was the first to recognize her. "Aria?" Lyra appeared behind him. Her eyes widened. "Aria?" Her sister gave her a small smile. "You didn't think I was going to let you disappear into the mountains without me, did you?" Lyra hurried toward her. For a moment, the two sisters simply embraced. After everything they had recently discovered about each other, neither was ready to be separated again. Kael watched quietly. Aria had changed since the temple. She was still protective of Lyra. But there was something different now. She trusted Lyra to make her own decisions. And Lyra trusted her enough to let her stand beside her. Finn approached. "You followed us all the way here?" Aria nodded. "I did." Finn glanced toward the mountains. "Then you're walking into danger." Aria looked at Lyra. "So is she." Her answer was simple. "I'm
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