Aria’s POV
Time had passed like a blur.
It had been a month since I officially became the Alpha of the Willow Pack, and to my surprise, I found myself enjoying it. Who would have thought? Me, the reluctant leader, now thriving under the weight of responsibility. I felt more at ease, more focused, and above all, this role gave me the perfect excuse to keep my mind off unnecessary distractions. Namely—men.
Still, no word from either of them. Not from Klaus. Not from the golden wolf. Not a letter. Not a whisper. Not even a dream.
But that was fine.
With everything going on, romance had slipped far down the list of priorities. My plate was already overflowing with the duties of leadership, training schedules, resource distributions, negotiations, and ensuring the safety of every soul with
