ing effortlessly despite the darkness. Aria's feet stumbled over the uneven ground, her mind still racing. Every now and then, her eyes flickered back to the figure who had co

himney, the soft golden light from the windows a stark contrast to the darkness of the forest. Aria's wolf, th

ark hair that fell in waves around his shoulders. His eyes were a striking shade of amber, glowing faintly in the moonlight

er said, his voice low, calm, and s

But this... this person was a mystery. One that she couldn't just walk away from, not yet. Mayb

th, she nodded.

ttage. "Come inside. You'

thing sweet filling her senses. It was the first time that night she had f

her pants as she tried to steady her thoughts. The last thing she wanted was to be a burden, to show weakness, but the truth was, she had n

bove a whisper. The words were like a confession. She was t

Dorian. I'm part of a group that watches over the borders of your pack territo

clouding her mind. "Ke

across his face. "Because there's more to you th

always believed she knew who she was, what she was destined for. Her whole life had been sh

eed of doubt. What if everythi

," she whispered. "

is hard to grasp, but you've been part of something much bigger than the pack you

chest tightened, a knot forming i

Dorian said, his voice steady. "You're

special? She was just a girl who had been rejected by the one person she had always been meant to be with. She ha

ttered, shaking her head.

. You are everything. The world doesn't revolve around one person, not even a mate. There's

hope that there was more to her life than just being a discarded mate.

ce breaking. "I can't do this. I

he table, placing a hand on hers. "You are Ar

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