Aria stood in the clearing, her breath shallow as she faced Ethan and Liam. The two brothers stood apart, their tension palpable, the air charged with unspoken accusations. The moon above bathed the scene in silvery light, an ominous witness to the inevitable confrontation.
“You’re jeopardizing everything, Liam!” Ethan growled, his voice a low snarl that reverberated in the quiet. “First, you undermine my authority, and now you’re dragging Aria into this mess!”
“I’m dragging her?” Liam’s voice was colder than the night breeze. “You’ve lied to her from the start, Ethan. If there’s anyone to blame, it’s you.”
Aria took a tentative step forward, her hands trembling. “Stop it—both of you! This isn’t about the past or your rivalry. It’s about the pack. About Klaus and the danger we’re in.”
