THE ALPHA'S DEFIANT MATE
With a shard of obsidian, her mother etched the sigil; they were precise strokes forming the seven-pointed star, crescent curling protectively around it.
“Now,” her mother whispered, pricking Aria’s finger lightly. A drop of blood fell onto the sigil, seeping into the grooves. The glass flared briefly to her surprise, as if recognizing its owner.
“It is yours,” her mother said. “And with it, your power will never be stolen completely. You will always find a way to recover it even if something happens.”
Aria held it close, its weight cool and firm in her palm. “I’ll keep it safe. I promise.”