Aria's POV
The invitation arrived just after breakfast. I had barely finished reviewing the latest security reports from Dad's medical facility when my phone buzzed.
It was Ryder Ashford. He sent a single message.
[I'm attending the Werewolf Summit tomorrow. Be my companion.]
I stared at the screen. The Werewolf Summit. Every major Alpha, Luna, Elder, and influential pack representative would be there.
Lydia stirred. We're definitely going.
I was already invited, and I intended to go with Noah. Unfortunately, he had called earlier and said he wouldn't be able to make it. He had been caught up in pack affairs lately.
I would have preferred to go with him. But now that he wouldn't be available, there was no reason to say no to Ryder.
A second message appeared before I could reply to
