The moment my eyes opened, the entire palace went silent.
I could hear everything.
The soldiers outside.
The frightened whispers of the servants.
The beating hearts of the wolves in the courtyard.
Even the wind moving through the broken windows.
Everything sounded painfully clear.
But there was something else.
A voice.
Deep inside me.
Let me out.
I pressed a hand against my chest.
"No."
The voice laughed.
You cannot keep me hidden forever.
I looked toward Derek.
He was staring at me.
His expression was different.
Not fear.
Concern.
"Aria?"
I tried to answer, but my voice didn't come.
The silver mark on my forehead began glowing.
Then the black mark beneath it appeared.
Luna stepped backward.
"She's awakening."
Derek looked at her.
"What does that mean?"
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