ARIA
Some hesitated, shifting awkwardly, while others nodded, whispering in agreement.
A lump formed in my throat, but I forced it down. I had no right to feel anything.
This was the way things were.
"Enough," Clara said, her voice harder now. "I brought Aria here. And I decide who stays."
Adriana scoffed. "You’re really pulling rank on me? Remember, you’re just a lowly pack maid."
Jeez. If it was bad out there, it wasn’t much better in here either.
"If I have to," Clara snapped. "The Alpha asked me to take care of her. Us. Technically, I answer to the Alpha, which makes me important."
I exhaled sharply, surprised. It was funny how so many of them wanted to associate with Lucian. Just the mention of his name made them tremble, yet a simple greeting or acknowledgment from him sudden
