od Pack, who had informed them that his life was in danger and that they needed to act quickly to understand Rico's plan, the leader of the Dark Pack

ving our father here? Knowing he co

meant he knew more than he let on, an

s so quickly? How do you know her?" Aron's frustration was gro

ly. "You'll know everything soon, Aron.

e, Aiden. Our father's life is at risk, and you talk as if yo

g about Aiden's calmness that suggested he had everything under control. In the

the forest, the shortest route to their destination. Yet there was something

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aced his full trust in her. She knew the forest would be the quickest path to the Blood Pack, far from prying eyes an

ermination to succeed. The thick trees obscured her view of the outside world, givi

aw Aiden standing between the trees, smiling as if he had been waiting

s no time to think. She couldn't move, as her feet were suddenly trapped in

mposure, "Damn you both! Are you w

His tension was evident, but he didn't hesitate to say, "I'm Aron, so

ng before the sons of the pack leader she was assigned to assassinate. She glance

weren't watching you. In fact, this place is a favorite of mine. I always

with unanswered questions. Could it be that Aiden knew something about her mission? Or

, "A coincidence? Really? I

onfident voice, said, "Believe me, if I wa

e, so close that she could hear the so

out to run away?" he asked in a deep,

intain control of her emotions.

was trying to uncover her truth. "Maybe... but I can

th a sharp gaze. "And what

nmistakable. "I think things are going to be difficult

on't need your warnings," Liana said co

now just a few steps away from her. "You're different, L

ut of my way," she said firmly, though h

a low voice, said, "Maybe you do

it. She couldn't afford to appear weak in front of them, especially

n within herself: "I hav

ce made carrying out the mission nearly impossible. She needed to retr

fully catch her breath, som

head. It wasn't just a passing thought, but a strong

ed towards Aiden and Aron. Their expressions we

her and his decision to monitor her. At that point, he had discovered her plan to assassinat

na, especially at his brother Aron, who had been waiting for his mate.

ubt. It was a direct announcement of something

pounding. What did this mean? And