hall slowl

their way toward the exits, their voice

Selene would

far too

ng her own futur

inced Alpha Kael to

ve left A

woul

has such a

ted at Selene felt like another knife twisti

w could they not see the satisfact

ice was barely

ip on Aria's hand. "D

one even spared her any kind words. Some stared openly, others

he ent

ounded by several

ady Se

ly are w

I could ever do w

hat anyone should. If Aria stays here..."she'll relive tonight ev

s too

er." Luna Lydia placed a proud

enerous heart." Selene

s." Aria stopped walking. For a

pulled her a

y. The cold evening air greeted them

Music floated through the open window

rible had happened. As though he

the narrow path leading toward the Alpha f

yard was empty. No guards or servants.

inally whispere

ha

Lina took a

e glanced over her s

rtain they were alon

g to like what I

ned. "Jus

ou should go to Nightfang." A

wondered if she'd

heard

Did you not see what happened in there? He rejected

sking you to follow him. I'm a

bitterly. "Th

home a long time ago." Those words hit harder than anyt

r eyes once mor

tly. "He chose Selene. He chose appearances. But h

argue. Becau

Lina wa

e easy. I'm saying Silver Moon w

htfang... I'll be nothing m

" Lina

ghter the Alpha never wanted. The girl the entire pack laughs

up and walk through this pack. Every face will remind you of to

knew Lina was right. Silver Moo

yone realized

stopped looking at

wn her cheek. "I

or Aria's hands. "But that doesn't mean you don't

all

a deep breath

inked.

der than a whisper. "But..." She lif

d. "What do

le. "If I'm leaving this pack

es widene

rson who's ever stood beside m

red across Lin

echoed behind them. A palace serv

ests your presence." Aria e

followed the servant back t

una Lydia stood near the window. Selen

a entered, Mag

e accepted

nce. "I'll go

ossed Magnus's face

ped him. "I have one condi

dened. "You are in no p

for Lina's hand. "I want Lina to come

" Selene's smile faltered fo

rowned.

only person in this pack who h

briefest

adable crossed

e could

e study. The door opened.

to see me." Magnus sl

has been... a slight ch