“W-What?” I can’t help but exclaim, my mind moving a mile a minute. “B-But, Lucas is a dog! I mean, a wolf!” The boy (apparently Lucas?) just giggles again.“Don’t be silly mommy.” He says. Since when did I become mommy? I think faintly. “I can change. I’m still Lucas like this!” he clarifies unhelp
Darren POVAs I latch onto her, the only thing I can think of is it's too late, I cannot save her.So when my Beta is flung to the ground, and the light of the Luna mark glows upon Aria’s chest, I can’t help but let out a singular prayer of thanks to whatever god may be listening.“It can’t be…” Bet
“Aria’s blood is quite unique,” Dr. Edward explains. “It has specific values that align with both werewolves and humans alike, which could potentially indicate that Aria is the child of a human and werewolf coupling” The information throws me for a loop.“My parents… one of them was a werewolf??” I
Darren POV“Don’t call her that,” I lash out at Liam. “She’s not my girlfriend.”“Whatever you say,” Liam mentions, handing a phone over to me. What has gotten into him lately? I can’t help but think. This Aria business really must have him thrown. I look down at the phone and think for a moment, my
I step back, the sight of my sister completely taking me by surprise.“S-Sarah?” I can’t help but stutter out. It’s clear that Sarah is shocked by me too, all her attention has been focused on Darren, but as soon as I call her name, she whirls around to face me.“Aria? What are you doing here?” Her
“What’s so important, Lucas?” I ask him, but he just stares at the door. He waits until door is fully closed behind us, and then whirls around to look at me.“I’m sorry, I lied.” He says guiltily. “I just hate that woman! She’s mean!”“She’s mean?” I say, surprise decorating my tone. Sarah’s usually
Aria POVI feel Sarah scream at my attack, ripping her hands out of my hair and pulling away. I let her go, limbs failing, and the two of us stare each other down.“What the hell is wrong with you!” Sarah yelps, rubbing at her head, and I can’t help but feel a sharp spike of fury.“I’m not so easy t
Aria POVAfter such a chaotic morning, grabbing lunch with Bella was a huge relief. I had so much to catch her up on, so the extra long break Darren gave me for lunch was a huge benefit. I gave her the cliffnotes, taking out all the crazy parts about werewolves for both of our sakes.“I can’t believ
Darren I watched Aria dart away, disappearing into the crowd with her gown trailing behind her like a fleeting shadow. My heart pounded in my chest, a tornado of emotions swirling around inside of me. What the hell had I just done? Again? “Dammit,” I muttered under my breath, raking a hand thr
But at the same time, dancing with him felt… right. Just as right as that strange scent I had briefly encountered. And I wasn’t moving to walk away, even though I felt bad for William. “Darren,” I suddenly said, unable to hold it in, “I… I think I picked up your scent just now.” His eyebrows sho
Aria The soft strains of the orchestra filled the grand ballroom as William led me gracefully into a dance, his hand resting on my lower back. We began to chat about various topics, everything from my own questions about the modeling world to pointing out interesting masks around the room. But i
I glared at him. “I’m not planning on starting anything.” “Your wolf says otherwise,” he remarked. “I can practically feel the tension rolling off you.” I tore my gaze away from Aria and the panther shifter, focusing on the ice melting in my glass. Maybe he was right. “It’s none of my business.”
Darren I swirled the amber liquid in my glass, watching as the dim lights of the ballroom reflected off its surface. The masquerade was in full swing—lavish costumes, ornate masks, and the hum of meaningless chatter filled the air. These events were never my scene, but as the CEO of Lunar Labs, I
Bella put a hand on my shoulder. “It’s okay, Aria. We’ll figure something out.” “But—” Just then, a smooth voice interrupted. “Is there a problem here?” We turned to see a tall man approaching, his dark suit impeccably tailored. His mask was sleek and black, covering half of his face but revea
Aria We’d been at this for hours now, primping and prodding in preparation for the masquerade tonight. Bella was like my drill sergeant, commanding me to don this color eyeshadow, smear this lipstick shade across my lips, spray just the right amount of perfume. It felt like we were teens again, ba
“Sarah,” I greeted coolly. “What brings you here?” She eyed the bags in our hands, noticing the mask peeking out of mine. “Shopping for the masquerade, I see? How… quaint.” Bella arched an eyebrow. “And what’s wrong with that?” Sarah let out a mocking laugh and checked her nails. “Oh, nothing.
Aria “Come on, Aria! This one is perfect for you!” Bella exclaimed, holding up a floor-length emerald gown that shimmered under the thrift shop’s dim lighting. I laughed, shaking my head. “Bella, that dress would make me look like a sequined asparagus.” She burst into giggles. “Yeah, but you’d