Born From The Ash
A hushed silence falls over the circle.
Aria doesn't blink. Her mouth curves into a bitter smile. “Then I reject you too, Alpha, Kaiden Blackthorn.” She declares, not backing down from staring.
The crowd stirs, some are horrified, others watch with morbid curiosity.
Her companion, a lean female rogue, Cera, grips her arm. “You okay?”
“I will be.” Aria replies, but her voice is hollow and painful. She turns back and walks out with her companions.