Aria's POV
The moment the door of the house closed behind me, I let out a slow breath and walked down the steps toward my car. The guards near the entrance straightened immediately when they saw me approaching, but I ignored their curious looks as I opened the door and slid into the driver’s seat.
I had barely closed the door when a familiar voice spoke inside my head.
You are becoming cold.
I leaned back against the seat and rolled my eyes.
“Elise,” I muttered under my breath.
My wolf sounded thoughtful rather than annoyed.
You were harsh with them.
“I was honest,” I replied.
Honesty does not require insults, she said.
I started the car and adjusted the mirror before pulling out of the driveway.
“You heard what Lionel asked,” I said quietly. “He walked into my house with half
