“Get out of Andrew’s office.” I blinked. “I think you’ve misunderstood—” “Stop pretending, Serena.” Her voice dropped, cold and sharp. “You think you can come back and take him from me?” “…Serena?” She laughed. “Manhattan. The necklace. Knowing his birthday—do you really think I’m that stupid?” “You’re making a mistake,” I said calmly. “I’m not who you think I am.” “Liar!” Her fingers twisted into my hair before I could react. Pain shot through my scalp. “Andrew loved you for years!” she screamed. “You rejected him—and now you show up here?” “I said I’m not—” Smack. My head snapped to the side. “You think I’ll let you take my place?” she hissed. “I am the future Luna.” “Then prove it!” she snapped, snatching my phone. “Go on!” I went still. Then slowly, I looked at her. “You’re right about one thing,” I said quietly. She smirked. I smiled. “But you’ve misunderstood the worst possible person.” Her expression flickered. I didn’t explain. Because when she finds out who I really am— She’ll realize exactly what she’s done.

Aria lost her hearing and her wolf spirit to save Alpha Ethan, earning five years of guilt-ridden companionship from him. When his first love Scarlett returned, Aria realized she was nothing more than a stand-in to repay a debt. After miraculously regaining her hearing, she resolutely left, severing all ties. Years later, she stood on the world stage as a Silver Wolf, while the man who had once taken her for granted could only watch from the audience—unable to ever win back his fated mate.