— Aria’s POV
It has been few days since Damien and Louis left and everywhere felt heavier than war.
Not because there were swords to draw or spells to cast, but because I woke up to silence—no Kaelen beside me,If I slept in the room, he would sleep outside so I had to stay with my mum to make him comfortable.No Damien’s sarcastic comments over breakfast, no Louis pacing like she was already preparing for the next battle.
Just… me.
And a kingdom waiting.
I sat up slowly, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. My body still ached from training, my magic buzzed but felt caged, like it wanted to bleed out uncontrollably. I inhaled sharply, grounding myself.
You’re Alpha in his place. Stand up.
Selene hummed approvingly in my head.
We lead.
I dressed in dark armor—not battle gear, but the cer
