ent into his office and suggests being friends? Do you hear yourself, Alpha?" Kael's jaw tightened. "I didn't ask for your opinion." "Oh, you're getting it anyway," Riven said with a gri

unfamiliar but comforting. She turned slowly. From between the trees emerged a large black wolf. His fur shimmered under the moonlight, and his eyes glowed an intense shade of blue. He did not bare his teeth or growl. He only watched her, calm and powerful. Their gazes locked. The world seemed to fall silent. The wolf stepped closer, his presence overwhelming yet oddly reassuring. Aria felt rooted to the spot, unable to move, unable to look away. Her chest tightened as an unfamiliar pull tugged at her, drawing her toward him. She took a step forward without realizing it. The wolf lowered his head, his eyes never leaving hers. As he moved closer, she felt a sudden rush of warmth flood through her body, like something inside her was awakening. Then his voice echoed in her mind, deep and clear. You are mine. Aria gasped sharply and sat upright in bed. Her chest rose and fell rapidly as she clutched the sheets beneath her fingers. The room was dark and quiet, yet her heart continued to race as if she had been running. It was just a dream. Still, the feeling lingered. The next morning, Aria arrived at school with the dream replaying in her head. Every detail felt too real, too vivid to ignore. As she walked beside Lili through the hallway, she finally spoke. Do you think that somehow there could be a supernatural world somewhere. Lili stopped and stared at her, then reached out to touch her forehead. You have watched too many supernatural movies. Aren't you the one who said you don't believe in the supernatural world. Why are you suddenly thinking about it. Well it's just a question. No need to be all that serious. Lili narrowed her eyes, studying her face. You sure you are okay. Yeah I'm fine. I'm fine. The day finally ended without her having to see that annoying lecturer again. Aria should have felt relieved, but she didn't. Ever since she met him, something about her had been... off. It started at the party, the way her breath had caught when their eyes met. The way her body reacted before her mind could catch up. And now, every time she thought of him,