er Sch

etched with concern. "They must have known we were going to

her brow furrowed. "Rose, did you

l I could hear was murmuring. They must ha

ger. "I just can't wait to get my hands

ulder. "You will get your chance, but fi

't get why she would use her spell on Jason

tful. "I wonder how he'll react

itely be mad

spoke up, her voice determined. "We need to find Jason

eed my spell book and some

e. "How are we going to find so

o Ella's. "Is there no

Aria's face fell. Rose sc

tervened. "Okay, okay, guys. Let's not fight. We need

"I think I've got an idea. His locker.

t up. "Smart t

n's locker, Rose whispe

s no problem." With a flick of

guys seem to forget you

dent in her voice. "And

ictures. Ella took a picture, her eyes gl

na take until you fi

e to find out where he lives before tomorr

orrow and we will break off the spel

riends goodbye and she went to get Kai

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way to Aria

e to Manson, his voice barely above a whisper. "Did you kn

ile Manson, Lyrien's Beta who was also in

is arms crossed over his chest. "Why don't you as

chest rose and fell with a steady rhythm, but Rawon knew he wasn't sleeping. "You

ard. "Focus on driving, Rawo

ance. "A simple yes or no wo

, and his voice cut through the air

exchanging a nervous glance. They kn

♡⁠‿⁠

ria's H

of her dream lingered, the werewolf's piercing gaze still etched in her mind. Sh

of the bed. The dream had been the same as always – the werewolf transforming i

lf, and Aria's determination hardened. She would never all

olf," Aria prayed to the moon goddess, her voice b

r as she padded to the bathroom to brush her teeth and after

g over. Aunt Sandra's concerned voice cut through the silence

a comforting reminder of her father. "It's nothing, Mom,

d skeptical. "Are you sure? You

hared her concerns about Ella's locator spell and finding Jason. "She said she'd cal

t quite reach her eyes. "Don't worry

I go see Kent after breakfast? He

smirked, "I know that's you

Uncle Diamond rose to answer it. "Are we expecting any

t Aria's instincts whispered warning

through the hallway, follow

ncle Diamond came bac

rong? " Sa

wolves outside our house. They said

ves ? " A

reason " Sandra

black suits strode into the dining room. Thei

a's mate," one of them

ion. "What kind of joke is this?

and coordinated. Aria's chair scraped against the floor as

can't just take her. What's going on?" " Maybe there h

he way". "The Alpha has claimed her as his mate. Sh

care about your Alpha or his claims

ir said and the two men walked towards Ar

erewolves approached her. "You're not taki

ng with amusement. "You don't have a choice,"

I'll never go with you," she spa

eaming with excitement. "We'll see about t

p on her arms tightening. Aria struggle

as as strong as Rose but she was human, a po

ervened, his sharp fangs bared. "Leave my sister

d for a moment, they hesitated. Aria took advantage

!" she shouted, her eyes locked

tant!" Aria spat, her eyes blazing wit

ed. "This one is a stubborn one," he s

ic. "Hmm... Let's just take her to meet Alpha,"

over. She kicked and struggled until they finally rel

men in black suits surrounded a sleek black car, their faces impas

e demanded, her voice laced with venom

ew she'd crossed a line, but she didn't care. She wanted to confr

e knew the Alpha was inside, probably watching her through the tinted wind

with worry and helplessness. They knew they couldn't interve

closed. Aria's anger boiled over. "Useless bu

his yellow eyes flashing with ange

he turned to leave, but the sound of the car door open

cipation. He emerged from the car, his black suit accentuating his perfectly t

straight nose. His lips, a deep shade of red, seemed almost inviting. His short,

into her very soul. Aria knew that black eyes in werewolves signified intense an

ower and authority. She knew she'd crossed